Cookie Policy

 

1. Cookies and Other Technologies

Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. We use various types of cookies, including functional, performance, advertising, and social media or content cookies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide our services.

These cookies serve several purposes:

1. They remember your actions and preferences (such as login information and region selection), so you don't have to re-enter this information each time you visit or navigate our site.
2. They help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve our services and user experience.
3. They enable us to deliver personalized content and advertisements relevant to your interests.

The information collected by cookies may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, page views, and other browsing data. We want to assure you that we respect your privacy and give you control over your data. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, although please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. For more detailed information about the specific cookies we use and how to manage them, please read on.

[Be sure to check this list against Shopify’s current list of cookies on the merchant storefront: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies ]

2. Cookies Necessary for the Functioning of the Store

These cookies are crucial for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and navigation.

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

 

Name	Function	Duration
_ab	Used in connection with access to admin.	2y
_secure_session_id	Used in connection with navigation through a storefront.	24h
_shopify_country	Used in connection with checkout.	session
_shopify_m	Used for managing customer privacy settings.	1y
_shopify_tm	Used for managing customer privacy settings.	30min
_shopify_tw	Used for managing customer privacy settings.	2w
_storefront_u	Used to facilitate updating customer account information.	1min
_tracking_consent	Tracking preferences.	1y
c	Used in connection with checkout.	1y
cart	Used in connection with shopping cart.	2w
cart_currency	Used in connection with shopping cart.	2w
cart_sig	Used in connection with checkout.	2w
cart_ts	Used in connection with checkout.	2w
cart_ver	Used in connection with shopping cart.	2w
checkout	Used in connection with checkout.	4w
checkout_token	Used in connection with checkout.	1y
dynamic_checkout_shown_on_cart	Used in connection with checkout.	30min
hide_shopify_pay_for_checkout	Used in connection with checkout.	session
keep_alive	Used in connection with buyer localization.	2w
master_device_id	Used in connection with merchant login.	2y
previous_step	Used in connection with checkout.	1y
remember_me	Used in connection with checkout.	1y
secure_customer_sig	Used in connection with customer login.	20y
shopify_pay	Used in connection with checkout.	1y
shopify_pay_redirect	Used in connection with checkout.	30 minutes, 3w or 1y depending on value
storefront_digest	Used in connection with customer login.	2y
tracked_start_checkout	Used in connection with checkout.	1y
checkout_one_experiment	Used in connection with checkout.	session

 

3. Reporting, Analytics, and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

 

Name	Function	Duration
_landing_page	Track landing pages.	2w
_orig_referrer	Track landing pages.	2w
_s	Shopify analytics.	30min
_shopify_d	Shopify analytics.	session
_shopify_s	Shopify analytics.	30min
_shopify_sa_p	Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals.	30min
_shopify_sa_t	Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals.	30min
_shopify_y	Shopify analytics.	1y
_y	Shopify analytics.	1y
_shopify_evids	Shopify analytics.	session
_shopify_ga	Shopify and Google Analytics.	session

 

_landing_page	Tracks landing pages	2w
_orig_referrer	Tracks landing pages	2w
_s	Shopify analytics	30min
_shopify_d	Shopify analytics	session
_shopify_s	Shopify analytics	30min
_shopify_y	Shopify analytics	1yr
_y	Shopify analytics	1yr
_shopify_evids	Shopify analytics	session
_shopify_ga	Shopify and Google Analytics	session

 

4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

 

Name	Function	Duration
_shopify_sa_p	Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals	30min
_shopify_sa_t	Shopify analytics relating to marketing & referrals	30min
Facebook Pixels
Google Ads

 

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some of our pages may contain content from third-party services like Google Analytics. Please note that we do not control these third-party cookies. You can check the respective third-party websites for more information about these cookies.

Please note that many of the cookies used on our site are set by our e-commerce platform provider, Shopify. While these appear as first-party cookies on our domain, they are managed by Shopify.

We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about how these third parties use cookies and how to manage them, please visit their respective privacy policies.

Name	Function	Duration
_shopify_ga	This cookie is associated with Shopify's integration with Google Analytics.	session

 

6. Third-Party Cookie Management

While we can control the first-party cookies we place on your device, we do not have direct control over third-party cookies. However, you can manage these cookies through your browser settings or by using tools provided by the third parties.

Here's how you can manage third-party cookies:

1. Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies. Check your browser's privacy settings for more information.
2. Opt-Out Tools:

   - For Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

   - For interest-based advertising: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

3. Advertising Partner Opt-Outs:

   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217

   - Google: https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=en

4. Do Not Track: Enable 'Do Not Track' in your browser settings. While we don't currently respond to these signals, some third parties may honor them.
5. Privacy Badger: This is a browser extension that automatically blocks invisible trackers.

Remember, blocking all third-party cookies may impact your browsing experience on our and other websites. If you're experiencing issues after blocking cookies, try selectively enabling cookies for the sites you trust.

7. Cookie Consent

We use the Pandectes app to manage cookie consent on our website. This tool allows you to control which types of cookies you accept or reject.

Here's how it works:

1. When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner at the bottom of the page.
2. This banner gives you the option to accept all cookies or reject all cookies.
3. Essential cookies, which are necessary for the basic functionality of the website, will be set regardless of your preferences. However, you have control over functional, analytics, advertising, and other non-essential cookies.
4. Your choices are saved and respected across browsing sessions.
5. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at mary@maryflournoy.net. We respect your right to privacy and aim to be transparent about the data we collect. If you have any questions about how we handle cookies or your privacy choices, please contact us at mary@maryflournoy.net.

8. Advertising Partners

We work with third-party advertising partners to show you ads that we think may interest you. These include:

1. Facebook Pixels: We use Facebook Pixels to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads based on collected data, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to qualified leads.
2. Google Ads: We use Google Ads to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests.

Our advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website and other websites. This helps us to:

- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns

- Understand how users interact with our ads

- Deliver targeted advertisements that may be of interest to you

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

- Google: https://adssettings.google.com

Please note that opting out will not remove advertising from the pages you visit; it will mean that the ads you see may not be matched to your interests.

9. Social Media

Our website may include features from social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. These features may set cookies that allow the social media platform to track your usage. 

If we provide links to social media platforms and you choose to visit those websites through our links, please note:

1. Social Media Cookies: These platforms may place their own cookies on your device, which are outside of our control. These cookies allow them to recognize you and collect information about your browsing habits.
2. Data Collection: The information collected by these cookies may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on pages that have integrated social media features.
3. Purpose: These cookies are typically used for targeted advertising, analytics, and to personalize your experience on the social media platform.
4. Public Information: Any personal information you post, transmit, or otherwise make available on these social media platforms may be viewed by the general public.
5. Third-Party Use: We do not control user-posted content on social media homepages or the use of your information by these third parties. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies and cookie policies.
6. Opting Out: To opt out of social media cookies, you can adjust your browser settings, use the privacy settings on the respective social media platforms, or avoid clicking on social media links or buttons on our site.
7. Data Transfer: Information collected through social media cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any social media platforms you engage with through our website to understand how they use your information.

10. Mobile Devices

Cookies work on mobile devices much like they do on desktop browsers. However, mobile devices may use different technologies to achieve similar goals to cookies.

Our website and our advertising partners may use mobile device identifiers (like Apple's IDFA or Android's Advertising ID) to recognize your device and serve personalized ads.

You can manage your privacy preferences on your mobile device:

- iOS devices: Go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking

- Android devices: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

Please note that limiting ad tracking may affect how certain features of our website function on your mobile device.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some internet browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. When enabled, this feature sends a signal to websites indicating that the user does not wish to be tracked. Due to the lack of a common understanding of how to interpret the Do Not Track signal, our website does not currently respond to or take any action with respect to web browser Do Not Track signals.

However, we offer you choices about how we use your data through our cookie consent tool powered by Pandectes. You can control the collection and use of your information for tracking purposes through this tool.

Regardless of whether you choose to enable the Do Not Track feature, we will still collect some information to operate our site. Additionally, other third parties, such as our advertising partners, may continue to track your activity across sites even when you have activated this signal on your browser.

If you wish to limit tracking, we encourage you to contact us at mary@maryflournoy.net to manage your preferences, or to adjust your browser settings to block certain types of cookies.

12. Cookie Management Tools

We use the Pandectes app to help you manage your cookie preferences on our website. This tool allows you to control which types of cookies you accept or reject.

Here's how you can manage your cookie preferences:

1. When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner with options to accept all cookies or reject all cookies.
2. You may change your settings by contacting mary@maryflournoy.net.

Please note that essential cookies, which are necessary for the basic functionality of our website, will always be active. However, you have full control over all non-essential cookies.

The length of time that a cookie remains on your computer or mobile device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Session cookies last until you stop browsing and persistent cookies last until they expire or are deleted. Most of the cookies we use are persistent and will expire between 30 minutes and two years from the date they are downloaded to your device.

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.

Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can choose whether or not to accept cookies through your browser controls, often found in your browser’s “Tools” or “Preferences” menu. For more information on how to modify your browser settings or how to block, manage or filter cookies can be found in your browser’s help file or through such sites as: www.allaboutcookies.org.

Additionally, please note that blocking cookies may not completely prevent how we share information with third parties such as our advertising partners. To exercise your rights or opt-out of certain uses of your information by these parties, please follow the instructions in the “Behavioral Advertising” section above.

13. Cookies Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The date at the bottom of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy on this page.

We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

By email: mary@maryflournoy.net

By mail: Mary O Flournoy 221 West A Street #871, Dixon, CA 95620

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 30 business days.

Last updated: 14^th day of July, 2024