Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
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 to provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
MJ Creative Candles uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with personalized content. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To keep track of items in your shopping cart
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To improve website functionality and performance
- To provide personalized content and recommendations
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and shopping cart functionality.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, shopping cart cookies
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page view tracking, user behavior analysis
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
Examples: Language preferences, region settings, user interface preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
Examples: Social media cookies, advertising network cookies, retargeting cookies
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that set cookies on our website, including:
- Stripe: Payment processing and security
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and integration features
- Email Marketing: Newsletter and promotional communications
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Advertising networks: Digital Advertising Alliance
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Shopping cart may not remember your items
- You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
- Some website features may not work as expected
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Essential Cookies: May persist longer to maintain website functionality
Updates to This 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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: hello@mjcreativecandles.com
Phone: (555) 123-CANDLE
Address: Hand-poured in the USA