Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide analytics. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until deleted or expired).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like security, authentication, and shopping cart functionality.

• Session Management: Keep you logged in as you navigate the site
• Shopping Cart: Remember items you've added to your cart
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across servers

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the site to work.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

• Google Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, and traffic sources
• Vercel Analytics: Monitor website performance and errors
• Heatmaps: Understand how users interact with pages

You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization.

• Preferences: Remember your language, currency, and theme preferences
• Chat Support: Enable live chat functionality
• Video Player: Remember playback settings

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

• Google Ads: Display targeted advertisements
• Facebook Pixel: Track conversions and retarget visitors
• Retargeting: Show ads to previous visitors on other sites

You can opt out of personalized advertising via your ad settings or browser.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies. These include:

• Payment Processing: Stripe (for secure payments)
• Banking Verification: Plaid (for bank account verification)
• Analytics: Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics
• Authentication: Google OAuth, Auth providers
• Advertising: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel
• Content Delivery: CDN providers for faster load times

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We do not control their cookies or data practices.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your shopping cart items
• Personalize your experience based on preferences
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Improve website performance and security
• Deliver targeted advertising
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Prevent fraud and abuse

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options to control cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies or specific types
• Clear cookies when you close the browser
• Set exceptions for specific websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

• 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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Ad Networks: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser (not all sites honor this)

Note: Disabling cookies may limit website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without preventing you from using the site.

6. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies and tracking through:

• iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
• Android: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
• Advertising ID: Reset or limit ad tracking in device settings

7. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• Web Beacons: Small transparent images that track email opens and page views
• Local Storage: Browser storage for larger amounts of data (e.g., cart contents)
• Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser
• Fingerprinting: Identifying devices based on browser/device characteristics

8. Data Retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you manually delete them. Cookie lifespans vary from a few days to several years depending on their purpose.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: