Cookies Policy

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This Cookies Policy explains how Candlebrcraftan uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

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 and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies set by the website owner are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by third parties on or through the website.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

  • To enable certain functions and features of our website
  • To provide analytics and measure website traffic and usage patterns
  • To understand how visitors interact with our website
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To improve website performance and user experience
  • To deliver relevant content and personalize your experience
  • To maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes.

Examples of strictly necessary cookies include:

  • Authentication cookies to identify you when you log in
  • Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity
  • Session cookies to remember your actions during a browsing session
  • Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic efficiently

You cannot refuse these cookies as they are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. However, you can block them by changing your browser settings, though this may prevent you from using certain features of the website.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages received. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

We use this information to:

  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Identify popular content and areas for improvement
  • Optimize website performance and loading times
  • Understand user behavior and preferences
  • Test different designs and features
  • Generate statistical reports on website activity

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Functionality cookies enable:

  • Remembering your language preference
  • Storing your location information
  • Recalling your previous visits and actions
  • Providing enhanced features like video playback
  • Personalizing content based on your interests
  • Remembering changes you have made to text size and fonts

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and share this information with other organizations such as advertisers.

These cookies help us:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
  • Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Understand your browsing behavior across different websites
  • Build a profile of your interests

Without these cookies, online advertisements you encounter will be less relevant to you and your interests.

4. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

4.1 Web Beacons

Web beacons are small graphic images (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) that may be included on our website and in our emails. They allow us to count users who have visited specific pages or opened emails and to collect other related website statistics.

4.2 Local Storage

Local storage allows websites to store data locally on your browser or device. We may use local storage to enhance website functionality and improve user experience by storing preferences and settings.

4.3 Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but is cleared when you close your browser. We use session storage to maintain information during your browsing session.

4.4 Device Fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting involves collecting information about your device configuration to create a unique identifier. This may include information about your browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and installed plugins.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers. We use various third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties include:

5.1 Analytics Providers

We use analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may set cookies to collect information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on the website, and navigation paths.

5.2 Content Delivery Networks

We use content delivery networks to deliver website content efficiently. These services may set cookies to optimize content delivery and improve loading times.

5.3 Social Media Platforms

If we include social media features on our website, the social media platforms may set cookies when you interact with these features or share content.

5.4 Advertising Networks

We may work with advertising networks that set cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be session cookies or persistent cookies:

6.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain information during your browsing session and are deleted automatically when you end your session.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.

The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose. Some may last for a few days, while others may remain on your device for several years.

7. How to Control Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

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

7.2 Cookie Preference Tools

We may provide cookie preference tools on our website that allow you to manage your cookie preferences. These tools enable you to accept or reject different categories of cookies.

7.3 Opt-Out Links

Some third-party advertising networks provide opt-out mechanisms that allow you to opt out of targeted advertising. You can visit industry opt-out pages to manage your preferences for participating advertising networks.

7.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookies and tracking through your device settings. Most mobile operating systems provide options to limit ad tracking and reset advertising identifiers.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we provide you with other options to control cookies as described in this policy.

9. Consent and Acceptance

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie notice informing you about our use of cookies. You can accept or manage your cookie preferences through the options provided.

If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

10. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them.

11. More Information

If you would like more information about cookies and how they are used, you can visit the following resources:

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info

12. Contact Us

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

Candlebrcraftan
6 Mitre Passage, North Greenwich
London, SE10 0ER
Great Britain
Phone: +44 (0)203 918 4171
Email: callme@candlebrcraftan.world

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and work to address any concerns you may have about our cookie practices.