User Consent: In line with Google’s policies, we request user consent before placing cookies that are not strictly necessary for the functioning of our site. This is done through a prominent cookie consent notice when you first visit our website.
Transparent Information: We provide clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, their purpose, and how users can opt-in or opt-out. This aligns with Google’s requirement for transparency.
2. Cookie Types
Essential Cookies: These are used for core functionalities such as enabling you to place orders or keeping track of items in your shopping cart. They do not require consent as per Google’s policy since they are necessary for the service.
Non-Essential Cookies: These include analytics, performance, functionality, and targeting cookies. We provide options for users to opt-in for these cookies, which is consistent with Google’s privacy standards.
3. User Control and Preferences
Cookie Management Tool: We offer a cookie management tool where users can choose which cookies they accept or reject. This control mechanism ensures compliance with both Google’s policies and data protection regulations like GDPR.
Browser Settings: Users are reminded that they can use their browser settings to control cookies, which is an additional layer of control in line with Google’s expectations.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Disclosure: We disclose the use of third-party cookies used for advertising, remarketing, or analytics, ensuring users understand these are from external sources and how they can be managed.
Opt-Out Mechanism: Following Google’s lead, we provide or link to opt-out mechanisms for third-party cookies, allowing users to prevent tracking across different sites.
5. Data Protection
Data Minimization: We ensure that the data collected by cookies is minimized to what is necessary for the purposes stated, which is a principle Google promotes for data handling.
Security: We commit to protecting the data collected via cookies with appropriate security measures, reflecting Google’s emphasis on data protection.
6. Policy Updates
Keeping Policies Current: We regularly review our cookie policy to ensure it remains compliant with Google’s Shopping policies, as well as evolving privacy regulations.
Notifications: Any significant changes to our cookie policy will be communicated to users, similar to Google’s practice of notifying users of policy changes.
7. Google Ads and Analytics
Compliance with Google’s Advertising: If we use Google Ads or Google Analytics, we ensure these services are used in accordance with Google’s policies, including their requirements regarding user consent for cookies used for these purposes.
