1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage and improve our services
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• cookieConsent: Remembers your cookie preferences
• sessionID: Maintains your session during your visit

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website (only set with your consent):

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, page views, and user behavior
• Heatmap Data: Understands how users navigate our site

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements (only set with your consent):

• Google Ads: Tracks conversions and delivers targeted advertisements
• Facebook Pixel: Helps optimize our social media advertising

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
• Google Maps: Embedded maps and location services
• Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and embedded content

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies in several ways:

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Browser Settings

You can disable cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Links

For specific services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Google Ads Settings

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 1-24 months)

The specific duration depends on the cookie's purpose and your browser settings.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience:

• Some website features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information
• Personalized content may not be available
• We cannot remember your preferences

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or by email.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to access data collected through cookies
• Right to request deletion of cookie data
• Right to object to marketing cookies

10. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Address: Vibrant Verdant, [Your Address]