Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 26, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Alderbay Cafe ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at alderbay.org. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential functionality: To ensure our website works properly
• User preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Performance: To improve website speed and functionality
• Marketing: To provide relevant content and advertisements

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party companies to set cookies on our website for the following purposes:

Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior
• Other analytics tools: May be used to improve our services

Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: For social sharing and advertising
• Instagram: For content integration and sharing
• YouTube: For embedded video content

Communication Tools

• WhatsApp: For direct messaging functionality
• Telegram: For community communication

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Set preferences for specific websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

Opt-Out Tools

For advertising cookies, you can opt out through:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): www.aboutads.info/choices/
• Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Personalized content may not be available
• Website performance may be slower

Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small transparent images that help us understand user behavior and email engagement.

Local Storage

Browser storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device for improved performance.

Session Replay Tools

Technologies that help us understand how users interact with our website to improve user experience.

Data Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
• Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 30-90 days

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Our use of cookies
• Legal requirements
• Technology changes
• Business practices

We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our website.

This Cookie Policy is part of our broader commitment to transparency about how we collect and use information. For more details about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.