Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

Kiss Me Kiss Me uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Advertising cookies: Track affiliate clicks and conversions
  • Performance cookies: Improve website speed and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie-consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year

3.2 Analytics 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 know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Functionality 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 Advertising & Affiliate Tracking Cookies

These cookies are used to track affiliate link clicks and conversions. They help us understand which products our visitors are interested in and ensure we receive proper credit for referrals. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners.

When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device to track your visit and any subsequent purchase or sign-up. This allows the affiliate network to attribute the conversion to our site.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. Google Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Networks: When you click on affiliate links, cookies may be set by our affiliate partners to track conversions and attribute commissions.

5. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example:

  • We won't be able to remember your cookie preferences
  • Affiliate tracking may not work correctly
  • We won't be able to analyze and improve our website performance
  • Some personalization features may not work

However, blocking cookies will not prevent you from browsing our website and accessing most of its content.

7. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

We use both session and persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us track your movement from page to page so you don't get asked for information you've already provided.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.

8. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you don't want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted, so our website does not respond to DNT signals.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. More Information

For more information about how we collect and use your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: contact@yourdomain.com

Note: This is a template cookie policy. Cookie laws vary by jurisdiction. Please consult with a legal professional to ensure your cookie policy complies with all applicable laws in your region, including GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations.