Cookies Policy

At Exotic Whiskey Store, we are committed to providing you with a seamless and personalized shopping experience. To achieve this, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of our website, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit websites. These files help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login details, and browsing history.

Cookies can be classified into the following categories:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
  • First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by third-party services integrated into the website, such as analytics or advertising platforms.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as secure login, shopping cart management, and access to restricted areas of the website. Without these cookies, some services on our site may not work.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about page visits, traffic sources, and error messages. This data allows us to improve the performance and usability of our website.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features. For example, these cookies enable us to remember items you’ve added to your shopping cart.
  • Advertising & Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used by third-party advertising networks to track your browsing across websites and display personalized ads.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze website traffic and user behavior. These third-party services may set cookies on your device to collect information about your online activities across different websites. The data collected is used to improve our services and provide relevant content to our visitors.

You can learn more about how Google Analytics uses cookies by visiting their privacy policy here.

4. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings, such as blocking or deleting cookies. You can usually find these options in the “Privacy” or “Settings” section of your browser. Keep in mind that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features.
  • Cookie Banners: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings on our website.
  • Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party services offer tools to opt out of cookie tracking, such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Google Ads Settings.

5. Changes to Our Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the way we use cookies or new legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Thank you for choosing Exotic Whiskey Store! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to making your experience on our website safe and enjoyable.