Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 15, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide personalized content and advertisements.
2. How We Use Cookies
Pyshnaya Sliva uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses services from third-party providers who may also set cookies on your device. These third parties include:
4.1 Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance measurement
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
- Google Fonts: Website typography
4.2 Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social media integration and advertising pixels
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and B2B advertising
- Twitter: Social media sharing and advertising
4.3 Email and Communication
- Mailchimp: Email marketing and newsletter management
- Zendesk: Customer support and live chat
4.4 Payment Processing
- Stripe: Secure payment processing
- PayPal: Alternative payment options
5. Cookie Consent and Management
5.1 Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
5.2 Custom Cookie Settings
You can customize your cookie preferences by clicking on "Custom Settings" in our cookie banner. This allows you to enable or disable specific categories of cookies.
5.3 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using the cookie settings link in our website footer
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
- Contacting us directly at [email protected]
6. Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
6.1 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals.
We honor Do Not Track signals and will not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.
8. Cookie Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type and purpose:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Functional cookies: Typically 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months
- Marketing cookies: Varies by provider (typically 1-2 years)
9. International Cookie Laws
9.1 Australian Privacy Laws
We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 regarding the collection and use of personal information through cookies.
9.2 GDPR Compliance
For European Union visitors, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for cookie consent and data protection.
9.3 CCPA Compliance
For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding the collection and sale of personal information.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Pyshnaya Sliva
123 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 8376 6284
Website: pyshnaya-sliva.com