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Cookies Policy

 



This Cookies Policy explains how Alkhair Perfumes uses cookies and similar technologies on our website alkhairperfumes.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies typically contain:

  • The name of the website that created the cookie
  • A unique identifier
  • An expiration date
  • Information about your browsing activity

2. Why We Use Cookies

Alkhair Perfumes uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Remember items in your shopping cart
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve website performance and functionality
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Deliver relevant advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session cookies for maintaining your login status
  • Shopping cart cookies
  • Security cookies for authentication
  • Load balancing cookies

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve website performance.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page load time tracking
  • Error tracking cookies

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Location-based cookies
  • Remember login details
  • Video player settings

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples:

  • Facebook Pixel
  • Google Ads cookies
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Social media advertising cookies

4. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

4.1 First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set directly by Alkhair Perfumes and can only be read by our website. They help us provide essential services and improve your experience on our site.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services we use on our website, such as:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Payment gateway providers
  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
  • Advertising networks
  • Customer service chat tools

5. Session Cookies vs Persistent Cookies

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session, such as items in your shopping cart.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.

6. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the main cookies we use on our website and their purposes:

7. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:

7.1 Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies after each browsing session
  • Set preferences for specific websites

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

7.2 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in our website footer.

7.3 Third-Party Opt-Out

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
  • Facebook: Adjust your ad preferences in your Facebook account settings
  • Advertising cookies: Visit www.youronlinechoices.com or www.aboutads.info

Important Notice:

Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly, and you may need to re-enter information or preferences on each visit.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:

  • Unable to maintain items in your shopping cart
  • Cannot stay logged in to your account
  • Loss of personalized settings and preferences
  • Reduced website functionality
  • May see less relevant advertisements
  • Some pages may not load correctly

9. Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through a mobile device or app, you can control cookies and tracking through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking / Safari → Block All Cookies
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your choice to control cookies through other means described in this policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

12. International Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use may transfer and process cookie data outside of India. These services are required to provide adequate protection for your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

13. Updates to This Policy

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

  • Our cookie practices
  • Applicable laws and regulations
  • Technology and industry standards
  • Our business operations

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

14. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding cookies and the data collected through them:

  • Right to be informed: You have the right to know what cookies we use and why
  • Right to consent: You can choose which non-essential cookies to accept
  • Right to withdraw consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Right to access: You can request information about the data collected through cookies
  • Right to deletion: You can delete cookies from your device at any time

15. Compliance with Laws

Our cookie practices comply with:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
  • Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
  • Other applicable data protection regulations

16. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

16.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user behavior, measure campaign effectiveness, and understand email open rates.

16.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage that allows us to store data locally in your browser for improved website performance and user experience.

16.3 Device Fingerprinting

We may collect information about your device (browser type, operating system, screen resolution) to detect fraud and improve security.

Note:

These technologies are subject to the same controls and preferences as cookies described in this policy.

17. Questions and Complaints

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to file a complaint, you have the following options:

  • Contact us directly using the information provided below
  • File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction
  • Exercise your legal rights under applicable privacy laws.
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