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Welcome to Vegan & Plant-Based Kitchen (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.veganandplantbasedkitchen.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies:
- Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the Site. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Example: Authentication cookies that keep you logged in as you navigate the Site.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies:
- Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This data helps us improve the Site’s performance and user experience.
- Example: Google Analytics cookies that track user interactions and generate reports.
- Functionality Cookies:
- Purpose: These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Example: Language preference cookies that ensure the Site displays in your chosen language.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies:
- Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They can also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Example: Cookies from advertising partners that track your browsing habits to show relevant ads.
- Social Media Cookies:
- Purpose: These cookies enable you to share content from our Site on social media platforms and allow social media platforms to track your interactions with our Site.
- Example: Facebook and Twitter cookies that facilitate sharing and tracking.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance User Experience: Improve the functionality and usability of the Site.
- Analyze Performance: Understand how visitors interact with the Site to make informed improvements.
- Personalize Content: Provide content and recommendations tailored to your preferences.
- Manage Advertising: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our advertising efforts.
- Facilitate Social Sharing: Allow you to share content from our Site on social media platforms.
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and enable other functionalities. These third-party services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our Site.
Examples of Third-Party Services We Use:
- Google Analytics: For analyzing site usage and performance.
- Google Ads: For delivering targeted advertisements.
- Social Media Platforms: Such as Facebook and Twitter for sharing content.
4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Here’s how you can adjust cookie settings in common browsers:
- Google Chrome:
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox:
- Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari:
- Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
- Microsoft Edge:
- Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
You can opt out of targeted advertising by using the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (DAA) Consumer Choice Page or the Network Advertising Initiative’s (NAI) Opt-Out Page. These tools allow you to opt out of receiving targeted ads from participating companies.
Disabling Social Media Cookies
To prevent social media platforms from setting cookies when you interact with their content on our Site, you can adjust your privacy settings on the respective social media platforms.
Note on Browser Settings
Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our Site and prevent you from accessing certain features. While you can delete existing cookies, this will not remove cookies already placed on your device.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable US privacy laws, we ensure that our use of cookies complies with the following principles:
- Transparency: We inform you about our use of cookies and how they help us improve your experience.
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, we seek your explicit consent before placing them on your device.
- Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
- Security: We implement appropriate measures to protect the data collected through cookies.
6. Data Privacy and Security
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. Information collected through cookies is used solely for the purposes described in this Cookie Policy and is not shared with third parties except as necessary to provide the services outlined above or as required by law.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please feel free to contact us: