Cookies Policy

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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand how users navigate the site, and personalize content for a better user experience.

Think of cookies as a website's memory. They allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your login details, language preferences, and other settings. This means you don't have to re-enter these details every time you visit the site.

Cookies can be categorized in various ways, including by their lifespan and by the domain to which they belong. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period of time. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by a different domain than the one you are visiting.

"At CozyMinimal, we believe in using cookies responsibly and transparently to provide you with the best possible browsing experience while respecting your privacy." - Anya Sharma, Co-founder of CozyMinimal.

How We Use Cookies

CozyMinimal uses cookies for several purposes, all aimed at improving your experience on our site:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and e-commerce features. Without these cookies, the website may not perform as expected.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they encounter any error messages. This information helps us to improve the performance and design of our website. For example, we use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your choices and preferences, such as your language settings or font size. This allows us to personalize your experience and provide you with content that is relevant to your interests.
• Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, as well as to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may share this information with third-party advertisers.

Types of Cookies We Use

Here's a breakdown of the specific types of cookies you might encounter while browsing CozyMinimal:

Detailed Cookie Information

Cookie Name	Purpose	Provider	Duration
PHPSESSID	Maintains user session across pages.	CozyMinimal	Session
_ga	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.	Google Analytics	2 years
_gid	Used to distinguish users.	Google Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Used to throttle request rate.	Google Analytics	1 minute
CONSENT	Used by Google services like YouTube to store user preferences.	Google	Varies
NID	Contains a unique ID Google uses to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language.	Google	6 months
IDE	Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user.	Google DoubleClick	1 year

Managing Cookies

You have the right to control whether or not cookies are stored on your device. Here are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you each time a cookie is offered. The exact steps for managing cookies vary depending on your browser, but you can usually find instructions in the browser's help menu.
• Cookie Consent Tools: Many websites, including CozyMinimal, use cookie consent tools that allow you to customize your cookie preferences. These tools typically provide detailed information about the types of cookies used and allow you to opt-in or opt-out of specific categories of cookies.
• Third-Party Tools: There are also several third-party tools and browser extensions available that can help you manage cookies and protect your privacy. These tools can automate the process of blocking or deleting cookies and may offer additional privacy features.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your browsing experience on CozyMinimal and other websites. Some features may not function properly, and you may be required to re-enter your preferences each time you visit the site.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us at privacy@gorthenvale.com or call us at +1 888-411-4973, extension 202. Our Privacy Officer, Ben Carter, will be happy to assist you.