Date Last Updated: January 17th, 2025
At HoddiesHome.com, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, understand how you interact with our content, and provide relevant advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, remember your preferences, and improve user experiences.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device until they expire or are deleted by you.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services, such as analytics or advertising providers.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. Specifically, we use cookies for:
2.1. Essential Cookies
- These cookies are necessary for our website to function.
- Examples: Enabling navigation and ensuring secure access to certain areas.
2.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
- These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
- We use Google Analytics to collect data such as page views, time spent on the site, and click patterns. This information is aggregated and anonymous.
2.3. Functionality Cookies
- These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or login details, to provide a personalized experience.
2.4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
- These cookies track your browsing activity to show you relevant ads.
- They may be set by third-party advertising networks we partner with.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include cookies from third-party services, such as:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and performance.
- Social Media Plugins: To allow content sharing on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.
These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across other websites. Their policies govern their use of cookies, and we recommend reviewing them.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how:
- Most Browsers: Go to your browser’s settings or preferences to manage or delete cookies.
- Opt-Out of Google Analytics: You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Please note:
- Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of our website.
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in how we use cookies or to comply with legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, you can contact us.
By continuing to use HoddiesHome.com, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.