Cookies Policy

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how "we" use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.thecraftyai.com to enhance your browsing experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you opt out or adjust your preferences as outlined below. For more details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your user experience. Cookies can be set by the website you’re visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties, such as analytics or advertising services ("third-party cookies"). Other technologies, like web beacons or pixels, may also be used for similar purposes, such as tracking user interactions or measuring ad performance. These technologies are covered by this policy.

Cookies cannot access unrelated information on your device or transmit viruses. They are designed to store specific data, such as your preferences or browsing activity, to make your experience more seamless and personalized.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for our website to function properly, such as maintaining your session, enabling secure logins, or remembering items in your shopping cart.

• Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized data, such as page views or time spent on pages, to improve site performance.

• Functionality Cookies: These allow us to remember your preferences, like language settings or font size, to provide a tailored experience.

• Advertising Cookies: These enable us and our partners to deliver relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behavior, both on our site and across other websites.

• Analytics Cookies: These track user behavior to generate insights, such as which pages are most popular, helping us optimize content and services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookies vary by duration and source. Below is an overview of the types we may use:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help manage your session, like keeping you logged in as you navigate pages.

• Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a set period (e.g., days or months) or until you delete them. They remember settings for future visits.

• First-Party Cookies: Set by [Your Website Name] to support site functionality and user preferences.

• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services, such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, or ad networks, to provide analytics or personalized ads.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website operates smoothly, such as by remembering your login status or cart contents.

• Analyze site performance and user behavior to improve content and functionality.

• Personalize your experience by recalling your preferences, like language or region.

• Deliver targeted ads based on your interests, in partnership with third-party ad networks.

• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and site features.

If you choose to reject non-essential cookies, you can still use our website, but some features, like personalized recommendations or certain interactive elements, may be limited.

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We comply with global data privacy laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): For EU visitors, we obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies via our cookie banner, as required by the EU ePrivacy Directive. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): For California residents, we disclose cookie usage and provide opt-out options for data sales.

• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): In the UK, we ensure clear information and consent for non-essential cookies.

Essential cookies, which are necessary for the website to function, do not require consent. For non-essential cookies, we request your permission through a cookie banner displayed on your first visit. You can manage your preferences at any time via the “Manage Cookies” link in our website footer.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on our website. Here’s how you can manage them:

• Cookie Banner: On your first visit, our cookie banner allows you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You can revisit these settings anytime via the “Manage Cookies” link in the footer.

• Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. For example:

  • Google Chrome: Go to chrome://settings/cookies to manage cookie settings.

  • Firefox: Navigate to Options > Privacy & Security to control cookies.

  • Safari: Use Preferences > Privacy to block or remove cookies.

  • Note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

• Opt-Out Tools: For third-party advertising cookies, you can opt out via platforms like the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance or Google’s Privacy Tools.

• Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers offer a DNT feature, but note that websites are not required to honor it.

If you disable cookies, some website features may not work as intended. For example, you may need to re-enter login details or lose saved preferences.

Third-Party Cookies and Services

We partner with third-party services that may set cookies on our website, including:

• Google Analytics: To track anonymized usage data (e.g., _ga, _gid cookies).

• Google Ads: To deliver personalized ads (e.g., _gads, _gac_ cookies).

• [Add other third-party services your website uses, e.g., social media plugins like Facebook or YouTube.]

These third parties may collect data about your interactions with our site and others they serve. We ensure these partners use cookies only for the purposes outlined in this policy and their own privacy policies, which we link to where applicable.

Web Beacons and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (or pixels) in our emails or on our website to track interactions, such as whether an email was opened or a link was clicked. These do not store data on your device but work with cookies to provide analytics. If you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be limited.

How Long Do We Store Cookies

Cookie duration varies:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Stored for a set period (e.g., days, months, or years) or until you delete them manually. See the table above for specific durations.

We regularly review our cookie usage to ensure data is stored no longer than necessary.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our cookie usage, legal requirements, or website functionality. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. Significant updates, such as adding new non-essential cookies, may require renewed consent via our cookie banner. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: robin@thecraftyai.com

For users with disabilities needing this policy in an alternative format, please reach out via our contact form.

This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with data privacy laws. Thank you for trusting "The Crafty AI" with your data.