1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain personal information like your name or address unless you have provided that information through a form.

At Gifts n Bakery, we use cookies and similar technologies to make your shopping experience smoother, faster, and more personalized. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes on giftsnbakery.com:

• Essential Functionality: To enable core website features such as shopping cart persistence, user login sessions, and checkout processes.
• Performance & Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website, identify popular products, and measure the effectiveness of our content.
• Personalization: To remember your preferences such as language, location, and previously viewed items for a tailored experience.
• Security: To detect suspicious activity, prevent fraud, and protect both your account and our systems.
• Marketing: To deliver relevant promotional content and measure the success of our advertising campaigns.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and enhance website functionality. These third-party services include:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights.
• Google Pay: For secure payment processing during checkout.
• Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising and campaign measurement.
• WhatsApp Business API: For customer communication and order updates.

These third-party services have their own privacy and cookies policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they process your data. We do not control the setting of these cookies and cannot access the data stored by them.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their type:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They enable you to navigate our website and use its features during a single visit.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help us remember your preferences and recognize you when you return to our website.

The specific duration for each cookie is listed in the tables above. You can clear persistent cookies at any time through your browser settings.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and your experience on our website.

How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

To manage your preferences for online advertising, visit Your Online Choices.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit giftsnbakery.com, you will see a cookie consent banner requesting your permission to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookie types including marketing and analytics.
• Accept Essential Only: Allow only cookies necessary for website functionality.
• Customize: Select specific cookie categories you wish to enable or disable.

Your consent preferences are stored in a cookie named gnb_consent for 6 months. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or reject cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly or be accessible. Specifically:

• Items added to your shopping cart may not be saved between sessions.
• You may need to log in repeatedly during a single browsing session.
• Your personalized preferences and saved addresses will not be remembered.
• Website performance may be slower as certain optimizations will not apply.
• You will see generic content instead of personalized recommendations.

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for core website operations including checkout and payment security.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email to registered users.