Last updated: December 2024
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly
- Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and improve your experience
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website
- Marketing Cookies: These are used to deliver relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
- Shopping Cart: Remembers items in your shopping cart
- Session Management: Maintains your session while browsing
- Security: Protects against fraudulent activity
Functional Cookies
- Language Preferences: Remembers your language choice
- User Preferences: Stores your website preferences
- Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
Analytics Cookies
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Page Views: Counts page visits and popular content
- User Behavior: Understands how users navigate our site
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing features
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Cookie Preferences: Use our cookie consent banner to manage preferences
- Opt-out Tools: Use third-party opt-out tools for analytics cookies
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (usually 1-2 years)
- Essential Cookies: Remain until you clear your browser data
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- Shopping cart functionality may be limited
- User preferences may not be saved
- Website performance may be affected
- Some pages may not display correctly
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: cookies@officesupplies.business
- Phone: (217) 555-0123
- Address: 1247 Oak Street, Springfield, IL 62701