CEDARGRAIN · PRIVACY & TRANSPARENCY

Cookie Policy

Understanding Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Your Privacy Choices.

At Cedargrain, we recognize the importance of protecting personal information and providing clear explanations about how online technologies may be used. This Cookie Policy describes cookies and similar technologies that may operate through our website, their purposes, how they may interact with your information, and the choices available to you. We encourage you to review this policy together with our Privacy Policy to better understand how information may be collected and processed when you browse or shop with Cedargrain.

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains the general use of cookies and similar technologies in connection with Cedargrain's online store.

These technologies can support website operation, shopping functions, security, user preferences, and, where implemented, analytics or marketing activities.

The purposes of this policy are to:

• Explain what cookies are and how they work.
• Describe the principal categories of cookies.
• Explain the distinction between essential and optional technologies.
• Describe how third parties may be involved.
• Explain available privacy and browser controls.
• Provide contact information for cookie-related questions.

The particular cookies used during a visit depend on the website's active features, technical configuration, and any applicable privacy preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may place on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device through your web browser.

Cookies may store or retrieve information that helps a website recognize a browser, maintain a session, or remember certain settings.

Depending on their purpose, cookies may help a website:

• Maintain shopping cart information.
• Support secure website functions.
• Remember selected preferences.
• Maintain a browsing session.
• Understand website performance.
• Support optional advertising features.

Not all cookies collect information that directly identifies an individual. However, some cookie identifiers and related information may qualify as personal information under applicable privacy laws.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Websites may use technologies other than traditional browser cookies to provide related functions.

Depending on the services implemented, these technologies may include:

• Browser cookies.
• Local storage or session storage.
• Pixels or web beacons.
• Device or browser identifiers.
• Other technologies used to support website functions or measure interactions.

These technologies may operate differently and may not all be controlled through standard browser cookie settings.

References to cookies in this policy may also include similar technologies where appropriate.

4. Why Websites Use Cookies

Cookies may support the operation of an online store and improve the browsing experience.

Depending on the functionality enabled, they may be used to:

• Enable essential shopping features.
• Maintain website security.
• Remember shopping cart contents.
• Support checkout sessions.
• Remember certain user preferences.
• Identify technical errors.
• Evaluate website performance.
• Support optional marketing or advertising activities.

The presence of a cookie category in this policy does not necessarily mean every technology in that category is active on the website.

5. Categories of Cookies

Cookies are commonly grouped according to their purposes.

Where consent is legally required for optional cookies, those technologies should be managed in accordance with the applicable consent requirements.

6. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies support functions required for the operation of an online store or the delivery of services requested by a visitor.

Depending on the website configuration, these functions may include:

• Maintaining shopping cart contents.
• Supporting checkout sessions.
• Maintaining essential website security.
• Preventing certain fraudulent or unauthorized activities.
• Supporting technical session management.
• Remembering privacy choices where a preference mechanism is available.

Disabling these cookies through browser settings may prevent certain website functions from working correctly.

Whether a particular cookie qualifies as strictly necessary depends on its actual purpose and applicable legal requirements.

7. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may support optional website features that make browsing more convenient.

Examples may include remembering:

• Selected language preferences.
• Display preferences.
• Previously selected website settings.
• Other optional personalization choices.

Functional cookies are not always essential for completing a purchase.

If optional functional cookies are disabled, some convenience features may no longer remember previous selections.

8. Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance technologies may be used to understand how visitors interact with a website.

Where implemented, these technologies may help identify:

• Pages visited.
• General navigation patterns.
• Technical performance issues.
• Page loading behavior.
• General usage trends.
• Areas where the browsing experience may be improved.

Information collected through analytics technologies may include device or browser information and online identifiers, depending on the tool and configuration.

Where analytics cookies require consent, they should not be activated before the necessary consent has been obtained.

9. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Some online stores use advertising or marketing technologies to understand promotional performance or support relevant advertising.

If such technologies are enabled, they may be used to:

• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• Understand interactions with promotional content.
• Limit repeated exposure to certain advertisements.
• Support audience measurement.
• Provide advertising based on browsing-related information where permitted.

Advertising technologies may involve third parties and may process identifiers or information about interactions across websites, depending on their configuration.

The use of these technologies is subject to applicable privacy laws, including consent and opt-out requirements where relevant.

10. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Cookies may be categorized according to the party responsible for setting them.

Third-party services may maintain their own privacy and cookie policies. Their involvement depends on the services actually integrated into the website.

11. Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies

Cookies may also be classified according to how long they remain on a device.

The actual duration of a cookie depends on its configuration and purpose.

12. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies may have different retention periods depending on their functions and technical settings.

For example, a cookie used for a temporary shopping session may have a different lifespan from one intended to remember a preference.

Cookie retention may be affected by:

• The purpose of the cookie.
• The service responsible for setting it.
• The cookie's configured expiration.
• Browser settings.
• Manual deletion by the user.
• Applicable privacy and retention requirements.

Specific cookie expiration periods should be determined from the website's actual cookie inventory rather than assumed from the category alone.

13. Information Associated with Cookies

Depending on the technology and its purpose, cookies or related systems may process information such as:

• Browser or device identifiers.
• Session identifiers.
• Selected website preferences.
• Shopping cart information.
• Website interaction data.
• Approximate location inferred from technical information, where applicable.
• Technical information used for security or troubleshooting.

Some of this information may be considered personal information when it identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual or household.

The collection and use of personal information are further addressed in our Privacy Policy.

14. Cookies and Online Shopping

Cookies may play a practical role in the operation of an online shopping website.

For example, essential technologies may help maintain selected products in a shopping cart while a customer moves between pages.

They may also support checkout sessions and certain security functions.

Blocking all cookies may interfere with features such as:

• Adding products to a shopping cart.
• Maintaining cart contents.
• Completing certain checkout steps.
• Keeping a secure session active.
• Remembering selected preferences.

The precise effects depend on the website's active functionality and the browser settings used.

15. Consent and Optional Cookies

Applicable privacy laws may require consent before certain non-essential cookies or similar technologies are used.

Where such requirements apply, the website's cookie practices and any available consent mechanism should reflect those obligations.

Relevant choices may include accepting or rejecting optional technologies and changing a previously expressed preference.

Strictly necessary technologies may be treated differently where permitted by applicable law.

Merely visiting or continuing to browse a website should not be treated as valid consent where the law requires a specific affirmative choice.

16. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can use your browser's privacy and cookie settings to manage many types of cookies.

Depending on the browser, available controls may include:

• Viewing stored cookies.
• Deleting cookies.
• Blocking selected cookies.
• Restricting third-party cookies.
• Clearing browsing data.
• Adjusting website-specific permissions.

If the website provides a cookie preference interface, that interface may offer additional choices concerning optional technologies.

Browser controls and website-level preference mechanisms are not necessarily interchangeable, and some tracking technologies may require separate controls.

17. Browser Cookie Controls

Most modern browsers provide privacy settings that allow users to review or manage cookies.

General locations for these controls may include:

Menu names and available options may change with browser updates. Consult your browser's official support resources for instructions specific to your version.

18. What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

Possible effects include:

• Shopping cart contents may not be maintained as expected.
• Some preferences may need to be selected again.
• Session-dependent functions may not work correctly.
• Some optional features may become unavailable.
• Parts of the checkout experience may be affected.

Disabling optional analytics or advertising cookies should not, by itself, prevent access to essential shopping functions.

The actual effects of blocking cookies depend on the technologies involved and the browser's behavior.

19. Third-Party Services and External Websites

Some website functions may involve services operated by third parties.

Where integrated, these services may have their own technologies, privacy practices, and retention policies.

Examples of service categories may include:

• E-commerce infrastructure.
• Payment-related services.
• Security and fraud prevention.
• Website analytics.
• Advertising measurement.
• Embedded content or other optional integrations.

The presence and role of any third-party service depend on the website's actual technical configuration.

When visiting an external website through a link, its own privacy and cookie policies may apply.

20. Cookies and Personal Information

Some cookies and similar technologies may process information that qualifies as personal information under applicable privacy laws.

For example, an identifier may become personal information if it can reasonably be associated with a particular person or household.

Where personal information is processed, relevant privacy requirements may address:

• Transparency about collection and use.
• Applicable legal bases or consent requirements.
• Limits on use and disclosure.
• Data retention.
• Security safeguards.
• Privacy rights and requests.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information about personal information and privacy-related requests.

21. United States Privacy Rights

Privacy rights concerning cookies and online identifiers may vary according to the laws applicable to an individual and the business.

Where applicable, certain laws may provide rights relating to:

• Access to personal information.
• Deletion of certain personal information.
• Correction of inaccurate information.
• Information about data processing activities.
• Opting out of certain targeted advertising or data sharing activities.
• Other rights established by applicable law.

Eligibility, exceptions, and the procedures for exercising these rights depend on the relevant law.

For questions or requests regarding privacy rights, please contact Cedargrain using the information at the end of this policy.

22. Browser Privacy Signals and Tracking Preferences

Some browsers or privacy tools allow users to communicate preferences concerning online tracking or certain uses of personal information.

Examples may include browser-level tracking protections, opt-out preference signals, and other privacy settings.

Whether a particular signal creates a legal obligation depends on applicable law and the nature of the processing involved.

Where legally required, recognized opt-out preference signals must be handled in accordance with the relevant requirements.

Browser privacy settings may not prevent every form of data collection, and different technologies may require different controls.

23. Children's Privacy

Cedargrain's online store offers home and lifestyle products and is not specifically directed toward children.

Cookies and similar technologies should be used in accordance with applicable children's privacy requirements.

Where special legal protections apply to children's personal information, those requirements take precedence over general website practices.

If you have concerns about information associated with a child, please contact Cedargrain for assistance.

24. Security and Cookie-Related Information

Cookies may support security-related functions, such as maintaining sessions and assisting with the identification of certain suspicious activities.

Appropriate security measures are important when processing information associated with website visitors.

However, no online system can guarantee absolute protection against every possible security risk.

Customers can help protect their browsing experience by:

• Keeping browsers and devices updated.
• Using secure devices and trusted networks.
• Reviewing browser privacy settings.
• Protecting account credentials.
• Signing out of shared devices where appropriate.

For additional information about personal information practices, please consult our Privacy Policy.

25. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Cedargrain may revise this Cookie Policy when website technologies, business practices, or applicable legal requirements change.

Updates may address matters such as:

• Changes to website functionality.
• New or discontinued cookie categories.
• Changes involving third-party services.
• Updates to privacy controls.
• Changes in applicable legal requirements.

Where additional notice or renewed consent is legally required, the relevant procedures should be followed.

We encourage visitors to review the policy when they wish to understand the website's cookie practices.

26. Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that a website may store through your browser to support functions such as session management, preferences, or other permitted purposes.

Are all cookies necessary?

No. Some cookies support essential functions, while others may be used for optional features such as analytics, personalization, or advertising.

Can I use the website without accepting optional cookies?

Optional cookies should be managed according to applicable legal requirements. Essential shopping functions should not depend on accepting unnecessary tracking technologies.

How can I delete cookies?

Most browsers allow you to delete stored cookies through their privacy, security, or site data settings.

Will deleting cookies remove my shopping cart?

It may affect shopping cart contents or other session-dependent information, depending on how the website stores those details.

What are third-party cookies?

Third-party cookies may be associated with external services integrated into a website, such as certain analytics or advertising tools.

Do cookies contain my payment card information?

Cookies are not intended to serve as storage for complete payment card details. Payment-related data handling depends on the actual checkout and payment systems in use.

How long do cookies remain on my device?

The duration varies. Session cookies are generally temporary, while persistent cookies may remain until their configured expiration or deletion.

Can I block third-party cookies?

Many browsers offer controls for restricting third-party cookies. Available options depend on the browser and its version.

Does private browsing prevent all tracking?

No. Private browsing may limit the retention of certain local browsing data, but it does not necessarily prevent websites or services from processing information during a session.

Can cookies identify me?

Some cookie identifiers may qualify as personal information if they can reasonably be linked to an individual or household.

How can I learn more about my privacy rights?

Review our Privacy Policy or contact Cedargrain with your question.

Who can I contact about cookies?

You can email Cedargrain at lumaria@cedargrain.com with questions about this policy or relevant privacy concerns.

27. Relationship to Our Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy focuses on cookies and similar technologies.

Our Privacy Policy provides broader information about the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of personal information.

The two policies should be read together when cookie-related information qualifies as personal information.

Nothing in this Cookie Policy is intended to limit rights that cannot lawfully be waived.

If any provision conflicts with mandatory applicable law, the applicable legal requirement will take precedence.

28. Our Approach to Cookie Transparency

At Cedargrain, we believe visitors should have access to understandable information about technologies that may operate when they browse an online store.

We recognize that cookies can support useful website functions while also raising questions about privacy, choice, and data processing.

We aim to provide clear explanations of these technologies and encourage visitors to make use of available privacy controls.

If you have questions about how cookies relate to your browsing experience, please contact us for further information.

29. Contact Cedargrain

If you have questions about cookies, similar technologies, this policy, or your privacy rights, please contact Cedargrain using the information below.

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