Cookies Policy

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language (if applicable) and other settings.

Cookies are stored on your device and are classified based on their duration (session cookies vs. persistent cookies) and their origin (first-party cookies vs. third-party cookies). Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually.

First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, often for tracking and advertising purposes. Understanding these distinctions can help you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

Strainuiflora uses cookies for a variety of purposes to enhance your experience on our website. Here is a detailed explanation of how we use different types of cookies:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, certain features of the website would not be available, and the website may not perform as expected.

Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary for the provision of the service you have requested. However, you can still block or delete these cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

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 measure and improve the performance of our site, track which pages are most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the site.

The information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance. This helps us to continuously improve the website and provide a better user experience.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. We currently minimize the use of advertising cookies, but we may implement them in the future to support our services. Any such implementation will be reflected in an update to this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a more detailed breakdown of the specific cookies we may use on our website:

3.1 Cookie Consent Cookie

We use a cookie to remember your cookie consent preferences. This cookie is essential for respecting your choices regarding non-essential cookies. It is stored for up to 12 months and contains information about whether you have accepted or declined cookies on our website.

3.2 Session Management Cookies

These temporary cookies are essential for maintaining your session as you navigate through our website. They are deleted when you close your browser and do not collect any personally identifiable information. Session cookies help ensure that you receive a consistent and coherent experience as you browse different pages.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics services to help us understand how visitors engage with our website. These services may set cookies that collect information such as the time spent on the website, pages visited, and the source through which you arrived at our site. This information helps us improve our website and tailor our content to better meet user needs.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website and in general:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionalities.

Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Access Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Access Options, then Privacy and Security
• Microsoft Edge: Access Settings, then Cookies and site permissions
• Safari: Access Preferences, then Privacy

4.2 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner at the bottom of the page. This banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference will be stored and remembered for future visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

For certain types of tracking cookies, you may be able to opt out through industry opt-out mechanisms. These tools allow you to opt out of receiving interest-based advertising from participating companies. Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer receive advertising, but rather that the advertising you see may be less relevant to your interests.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review. Third-party cookies are outside our control, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Examples of third-party services that may set cookies include embedded content providers (such as Google Maps), analytics services, and payment processors. We strive to minimize third-party cookies and only use services that maintain high privacy standards.

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to track and collect information on our website:

6.1 Web Beacons

Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) are small, transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page or email has been viewed. Web beacons may be used in conjunction with cookies to understand how users interact with our content.

6.2 Local Storage

Our website may use local storage (such as HTML5 local storage) to store preferences and other data locally on your device. Local storage is similar to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.

6.3 Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but is cleared when you close your browser session. We may use session storage to maintain state information during your visit to our website.

7. Updates 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 encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

Significant changes to this policy will be communicated through a notice on our website. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Strainuiflora
Sassenstraat 22, 8011 PC Zwolle, Netherlands
Phone: +31 38 421 5590
Email: community@strainuiflora.world

We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring transparency in our data practices. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need further clarification or assistance regarding cookies and your privacy.