At Charlotte’s Sourdough, we take your privacy seriously. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, improve functionality, and deliver personalized content. By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time, improving user experience and ensuring the website functions as intended.
Cookies can be used for various purposes, including:
- Making websites work more efficiently.
- Tracking users’ preferences.
- Enabling website features (e.g., shopping carts, login sessions).
- Personalizing content and ads.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website. They cannot be turned off in our systems. They are set in response to actions you take, such as filling out forms or managing cookie preferences.Examples include:
- Session cookies that keep you logged in.
- Security cookies that help protect the website from fraudulent activity.
- Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website. They are used to improve the website’s performance and optimize the user experience by understanding usage patterns, such as which pages are most frequently visited.Examples include:
- Google Analytics cookies that track website traffic and user behavior.
- Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide personalized features. They enhance your experience by making the website more tailored to your preferences.Examples include:
- Language preference cookies.
- User-specific settings cookies.
- Advertising and Customization Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements to you based on your browsing behavior. They track your online activity across websites and devices to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests.Note: These cookies will only be set with your explicit consent.
Examples include:
- Google Ads cookies.
- Facebook Pixel cookies for targeted advertising.
- Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers (e.g., analytics companies, advertisers) to set cookies on our website. These cookies are governed by the third party’s privacy and cookie policies, and we do not have control over these cookies.Examples include:
- Social media sharing buttons (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
- Embedded videos or content from third-party providers (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions properly: Essential cookies are used to ensure the basic operation of our site (e.g., remembering items in your shopping cart or your login status).
- To improve performance: Performance cookies help us analyze website usage, identify any areas for improvement, and optimize user experience.
- To personalize your experience: Functional cookies remember your preferences, such as your language or region, providing a more customized browsing experience.
- To provide relevant advertising and content: Advertising cookies track your activity across websites, allowing us to show you personalized ads based on your interests.
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use cookies. You can choose how we use cookies by selecting one of the following options:
- Accept All Cookies: Enable all types of cookies, including performance, functionality, and advertising cookies.
- Manage Preferences: Customize which types of cookies you allow (e.g., accept performance cookies, reject advertising cookies).
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Disable all non-essential cookies (performance, functionality, and advertising cookies).
You can update or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to using our cookie settings, you can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. If you wish to learn more about how to control cookies in your browser, please refer to the ICO Cookie Guidance for detailed instructions based on your specific browser.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact the functionality of our website, and some features may not work as intended.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers, including analytics companies, social media platforms, and advertising networks. We do not control these cookies directly, but we ensure that these third parties comply with applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR).
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers to understand how they use cookies and how you can control them. Some of these third parties include:
- Google Analytics – for tracking website traffic and behavior.
- Facebook – for social media integration and advertising.
- Google Ads – for personalized advertising.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We recommend that you review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates the most recent version of this Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
- Email: [[email protected]
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