🍪 Cookie Policy 🍪

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and help website owners understand how their sites are being used.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose and who sets them:

• First-party cookies: Set directly by YardunaKraft for our website functionality
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, payment processors)
• Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
session_id	Maintains your session while browsing the website	Session	HTTP Cookie
cart_contents	Stores items in your shopping cart	7 days	HTTP Cookie
user_auth	Remembers your login status for account security	30 days	HTTP Cookie
csrf_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	HTTP Cookie
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preference choices	1 year	HTTP Cookie
language_preference	Stores your selected language for the website	1 year	HTTP Cookie

What Essential Cookies Enable

• Secure user authentication and account access
• Shopping cart functionality and checkout process
• Payment security and fraud prevention
• Website security and protection against attacks
• Basic website navigation and functionality
• Compliance with legal requirements

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and where improvements can be made. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

Service	Cookies Used	Purpose	Duration
Google Analytics	_ga, _ga_*, _gid, _gat	Track website usage, page views, user behavior patterns	2 years
Hotjar	_hjid, _hjIncludedInPageviewSample	Heatmaps and user session recordings for UX improvement	1 year
Internal Analytics	site_analytics, page_performance	Track site performance and user engagement metrics	90 days

How Analytics Help Us

• Understand which garden products are most popular
• Identify and fix website usability issues
• Optimize page loading speeds and performance
• Improve mobile shopping experience
• Create better product recommendations
• Enhance search functionality and filters

Marketing cookies help us show you relevant garden products and content based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Service	Cookies Used	Purpose	Duration
Google Ads	_gcl_au, IDE, test_cookie	Personalized advertising and conversion tracking	90 days
Facebook Pixel	_fbp, _fbc, fr	Social media advertising and audience targeting	90 days
Email Marketing	newsletter_prefs, email_tracking	Personalize email campaigns and track engagement	1 year
Product Recommendations	viewed_products, recommendation_data	Show relevant product suggestions	30 days

Marketing Benefits for You

• See garden products that match your interests
• Receive seasonal gardening tips and advice
• Get notified about sales on products you've viewed
• Discover new plants suitable for your garden type
• Receive personalized care instructions for your purchases
• Less irrelevant advertising when browsing other websites

Social media cookies enable social sharing features and allow you to see embedded content from our social media accounts. These cookies also help social media platforms provide personalized advertising.

Platform	Cookies Used	Purpose	Duration
Facebook	c_user, xs, sb, datr	Social login, sharing, embedded content	2 years
Instagram	ig_did, ig_nrcb, csrftoken	Embedded Instagram posts and stories	1 year
YouTube	VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF	Embedded garden tutorial videos	6 months
Pinterest	_pinterest_sess, _pinterest_ct_ua	Garden inspiration sharing and pins	1 year

Social Features Enabled

• Share your garden purchases and projects on social media
• View embedded gardening videos and tutorials
• See customer garden photos and inspiration
• Login using your social media accounts
• Access exclusive social media promotions
• Follow and interact with our social content

On Our Website

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the methods below:

• Cookie Banner: When you first visit, use the cookie banner to set preferences
• Cookie Settings Link: Click "Cookie Settings" in our website footer
• Account Settings: Manage preferences in your account dashboard
• Contact Us: Email us at support@yardunakraft.shop for assistance

In Your Browser

You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings:

Third-Party Opt-Outs

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• General Opt-out: Your Online Choices (EU)

Updates to This Cookie Policy

This cookie policy was last updated on: March 15, 2024

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our use of cookies and similar technologies
• New legal requirements or regulatory guidance
• Improvements to our website functionality
• Addition or removal of third-party services

How We'll Notify You of Changes

• Updated cookie banner with new consent options
• Email notification for significant changes (if subscribed)
• Website announcement on our homepage
• Account dashboard notification for registered users