Cookies Policy
1. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into how the website is used.
We may also use similar technologies (such as pixels or tags) that function like cookies. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure the website works correctly (e.g., shopping cart and checkout)
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Remember your preferences (e.g., language or region)
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Improve website performance and usability
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Understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
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Show relevant advertisements and measure marketing performance (only where permitted and/or based on consent)
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies (essential cookies)
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you make, such as:
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Adding items to your cart
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Logging into your account
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Completing checkout securely
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Fraud prevention and security
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Saving cookie consent preferences
Without these cookies, services you have requested (like shopping cart or secure payment) cannot be provided.
Legal basis: legitimate interest and/or contract performance (depending on your jurisdiction).
3.2 Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your choices to enhance your experience. For example:
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Remembering your language, region, or currency preference
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Remembering form inputs (where enabled)
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Improving personalization on the site
The information collected by these cookies is typically anonymized and is not used to track your browsing across other websites.
3.3 Performance / analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Errors or loading issues
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Click behavior (in aggregated form)
This helps us improve our website and customer experience.
Where required by law, analytics cookies are only set after you give consent via our cookie banner/settings.
3.4 Marketing / targeting / advertising cookies
These cookies may be set by us and/or third parties (such as advertising networks) to:
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Show ads that are more relevant to you
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Limit how often you see an ad
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Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
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Understand whether you came to our website from a partner advertisement
These cookies can track your browsing activity across different websites and apps.
Where required by law, marketing cookies are only used after you give consent.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third parties we work with (for example, payment providers, analytics providers, advertising partners, or embedded services). These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy/cookie policies of those third parties where relevant.
5. How to manage or disable cookies
You can control cookies in two main ways:
5.1 Cookie banner / cookie settings (recommended)
When you first visit our website, you may be asked to accept or manage cookies (except strictly necessary cookies). You can change your preferences later via our cookie settings (if available on the site).
5.2 Browser settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to:
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Block cookies entirely
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Delete existing cookies
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Allow cookies only from certain websites
Please note: If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly (for example, cart and checkout features).
6. Opt-out options for targeted advertising
Depending on your location, you may be able to opt out of certain targeted advertising through industry platforms, such as:
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Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
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Your Online Choices (EDAA)
(Availability may vary by country/region.)
7. How long cookies are stored
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). Others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies) and are automatically deleted after a specified time, depending on their purpose.
We only store cookies for as long as necessary to achieve their function.
8. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business operations. The latest version will always be available on our website.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
info@anna-boutique.com