What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and previous actions, to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. This Cookies Policy explains how Naturaluhandmade uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website in the following ways:
- Remember your preferences and settings during your visit
- Understand how you navigate and interact with our website
- Improve website performance and functionality
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
- Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity
Cookies help us provide a smoother, more personalized experience when you visit our handcrafted pet toy website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples include:
- Session management cookies
- Security and authentication cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter error messages. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Examples include:
- Analytics cookies that track page views and visit duration
- Error tracking cookies that help identify technical issues
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also remember changes you've made to text size or other customizable elements.
Examples include:
- Preference cookies that store your settings
- User interface customization cookies
Targeting or Advertising Cookies
We may use cookies to deliver relevant content and advertisements based on your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits and help us understand which products or content might interest you.
Examples include:
- Interest-based advertising cookies
- Social media sharing cookies
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These third parties may include:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic
- Social media platforms if you share our content
- Advertising networks to display relevant ads
Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use your information.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies expire when you close your browser. They help with navigation and remember information as you move between pages during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits and help us recognize you when you return to our website.
The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, but most expire within one year.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies are placed on your device. Here are ways to manage your cookie preferences:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only certain types of cookies
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For detailed instructions on managing cookies, please refer to your browser's help section:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
For third-party advertising cookies, you may opt out through industry opt-out programs or by adjusting settings within the third-party platforms directly.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse most of our website without cookies, disabling them may affect certain functionalities:
- You may need to re-enter information or preferences on each visit
- Some interactive features may not work properly
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
- Form submissions may not function correctly
We recommend enabling cookies for the best user experience on our website.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions and Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us: