Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Candleschcraftie uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Cookies Used

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for the website to operate.

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's functionality and user experience.

• Page view tracking
• User behavior analysis
• Website performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance. They may be set by our advertising partners and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

• Ad targeting and personalization
• Conversion tracking
• Remarketing

Third-Party Cookies

Google Ads Cookies

We use Google Ads services, including conversion tracking and remarketing. Google Ads uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Track conversions from our advertisements (actions you take after clicking our ads)
• Show you relevant ads based on your previous visits to our website (remarketing)
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Personalize ad content based on your interests and browsing behavior
• Prevent fraud and improve ad security

Types of Google Ads Cookies

• Conversion Tracking Cookies: These cookies track when users complete specific actions on our website after clicking our ads, such as submitting a contact form or making a purchase.
• Remarketing Cookies: These cookies allow us to show ads to users who have previously visited our website as they browse other websites in the Google Display Network.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website after clicking our ads.

User Consent for EU Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we obtain your consent before placing Google Ads cookies on your device. This consent is obtained through our cookie banner when you first visit our website. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.

We comply with Google's User Consent Policy, which requires us to obtain consent before activating Google Ads tags for users in these regions.

Data Collected by Google Ads

Google Ads cookies may collect the following information:

• Pages you visit on our website
• Actions you take (conversions)
• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Referral sources (how you found our website)

This data is used by Google to provide advertising services and may be used by Google for their own purposes in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Opting Out of Google Ads Cookies

You have several options to opt out of Google Ads cookies:

• Cookie Settings: Use our cookie settings page to disable marketing cookies, which will prevent Google Ads cookies from being placed on your device
• Google Ads Settings: Visit Google's Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising from Google
• Network Advertising Initiative: Visit the NAI opt-out page to opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple ad networks
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit DAA opt-out page for additional opt-out options
• Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies (see instructions below)

Please note that opting out of Google Ads cookies will not prevent you from seeing our advertisements, but the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests and we will not be able to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns for your visits.

You can learn more about how Google uses cookies by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to:

• Distinguish unique users
• Remember the number and time of previous visits
• Remember traffic source information
• Determine the start and end of a session
• Track user interactions and page views

Google Analytics may collect your IP address, device information, and browsing behavior. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by disabling analytics cookies in our cookie settings.

User Control Options

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences through our cookie settings.
• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
• Cookie Settings Page: You can access our cookie settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in our cookie banner or footer.

Cookie Data Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Google Ads Cookies: Google Ads stores conversion and remarketing data according to their data retention policies. As of November 2024, Google Ads stores data for the most recent 11 years. Historical data beyond this period is automatically deleted
• Google Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics retains data according to their retention settings, typically up to 26 months by default, though this can be configured

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, please note that deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: