Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps us provide you with a better experience when you return to our Service.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the Service cannot be provided.

  • Authentication: Remember your login status
  • Security: Protect against fraudulent activity
  • Session Management: Maintain your session while using the Service

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

  • Preferences: Remember your language, region, and display preferences
  • Cart Information: Remember items in your shopping cart
  • User Settings: Remember your preferred stores and delivery address

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Usage Analytics: Track page views, clicks, and navigation patterns
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify technical issues and improve performance
  • User Behavior: Understand how users interact with features

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

  • Advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
  • Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Retargeting: Show ads to users who have visited our Service

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 provide other services. These third parties may set cookies on your device when you use our Service.

Examples of third-party cookies we may use include:

  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and similar services
  • Advertising Networks: Third-party ad networks for targeted advertising
  • Social Media: Social media platforms for sharing and engagement

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our Service.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across visits.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled, including:

  • User authentication and account access
  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Saved preferences and settings

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

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 will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at our contact page.