Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences (stored in localStorage)
- Session management: Maintains your session while browsing
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Language preferences: Remembers your preferred language settings
- Form data: May temporarily store form input for convenience
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and your experience.
- Page visits: Tracks which pages are visited most often
- Traffic sources: Identifies how visitors find our website
- User behavior: Analyzes how users navigate the site
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly: Essential cookies enable core functionality
- To remember your preferences: So you don't have to re-enter information
- To improve our website: Analytics help us understand what works and what doesn't
- To enhance your experience: By personalizing content and remembering your choices
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These may include:
- Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display custom typography. Google may collect usage data.
- Font Awesome: We use Font Awesome for icons. They may collect anonymous usage statistics.
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have control over cookies on your device. Here's how you can manage them:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Our Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept: Allow all cookies to be placed
- Decline: Only essential cookies will be used
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and revisiting our website.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent":
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Our cookie consent preference is stored persistently in your browser's localStorage until you clear it.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies:
- Some features of our website may not work as intended
- You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit
- The cookie consent banner will appear on each visit
Essential website functionality will still work, but your experience may be less personalized.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: hello@chicksweets.info
Website: chicksweets.info
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.