COOKIES POLICY
Last Updated: January 2025
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookie management. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Remembering items in your shopping cart
- Maintaining your session while browsing
- Processing payments securely
- Remembering your login status
- Ensuring website security
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to:
- Count visitors and track page views
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Identify how users navigate through the site
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Improve website performance and user experience
We may use services like Google Analytics for this purpose. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember:
- Your language preferences
- Your region or location settings
- Your previous interactions with the website
- Information you've entered in forms (so you don't have to re-enter it)
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. They may:
- Track your browsing habits across different websites
- Build a profile of your interests
- Show you personalized advertisements
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
These cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set directly by our website. They are used to remember your preferences and provide essential website functionality.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by third-party services that appear on our website. Examples include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising (if applicable)
3.3 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while browsing our website.
3.4 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits to our website.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website, such as:
- Adding items to your shopping cart
- Completing purchases
- Accessing your account
- Remembering your preferences
4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, follow these links:
4.3 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can use this banner to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
4.4 Third-Party Opt-Out
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Advertising Networks: Visit Your Online Choices or About Ads to opt out of interest-based advertising
5. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| cart_items | Remembers items in your shopping cart | 30 days |
| user_preferences | Stores your website preferences | 1 year |
| _ga (Google Analytics) | Website analytics and performance | 2 years |
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: hello@ohwhatagift.com
Subject Line: Cookies Policy Inquiry
