Understanding Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies consist of very small text documents or code fragments, often containing a unique identification code. When you visit a website or use a mobile application, your computer or mobile device is prompted to store this file, granting access to specific information. This information includes the date and time of your visit and your interaction with the website or mobile app.
Purpose of Using Cookies
Cookies play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and personalized user experience on our online shop. They serve several key functions, such as:
- User Authentication: Cookies allow you to stay logged in during your visit, eliminating the need for repetitive login actions.
- Shopping Cart: Your selected items are stored in your shopping cart for online purchases.
- Security: Cookies help maintain a secure and safe shopping environment.
- Website Performance: By tracking your interactions, cookies provide valuable insights into website usage, aiding in ongoing improvements to enhance your experience.
- Personalized Advertising: Depending on your preferences, our cookies may facilitate the display of targeted advertisements aligned with your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
We utilize various types of cookies to fulfill different purposes:
- Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They support actions such as storing items in your shopping cart, saving your cookie preferences, and facilitating your preferred language settings. Additionally, they assist in verifying your login status.
- Performance Cookies: Also known as analytics cookies, these are used to gather statistical information about website usage. This data contributes to performance enhancements and website optimization.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable additional functionality for our website visitors. They can be set by either our external service providers or our own website. Functionalities may include live chat services, video viewing capabilities, social media sharing buttons, and social media login options.
- Advertising / Tracking Cookies: These cookies are set by external advertising partners and are primarily used for profiling and tracking data across multiple websites. By accepting these cookies, you allow us to display advertisements on other websites based on your user profile and preferences. Additionally, these cookies collect data about the number of visitors who have viewed or clicked on our advertisements, facilitating the optimization of advertising campaigns.
- Unclassified Cookies: Some cookies are still undergoing classification and will eventually fall into one of the aforementioned categories: Necessary, Performance, Functional, or Advertising.
Managing Cookies
You have the option to control or remove cookies according to your preferences. Most web browsers provide settings that allow you to block cookies. Here’s how you can do it:
- Access your browser’s settings.
- Locate the privacy or security section.
- Adjust the settings to block or manage cookies.
However, it’s essential to note that blocking cookies might impact your ability to fully utilize the technical features offered by our website and could potentially affect your overall user experience.