Cookies Policy for Kat Dog Store
Effective Date: January 14, 2025
At Kat Dog Store, accessible from https://katdog.store/, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and ensure its proper functioning. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as a computer or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, such as your login information, language preferences, or the products you have added to your shopping cart. Cookies do not collect personal information or identify you as an individual; instead, they collect anonymous data to improve your website experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website. They enable core features such as security, authentication, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
B. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are visited most often or if visitors encounter errors. These cookies help us improve the performance and functionality of the site. We may use services like Google Analytics to track this information.
C. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make while using the website, such as your language preferences or your region. They enhance the functionality of the site by providing a more personalized experience, but they are not essential for the website to function.
D. Advertising and Tracking Cookies
These cookies are used to track your browsing behavior and deliver targeted advertising. They are often placed by third-party advertising networks like Google Ads, Amazon, or other affiliate programs. These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and display relevant ads to you, both on our website and other sites you visit.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- To improve your user experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and personalize content to make your visit smoother and more enjoyable.
- To analyze site performance: We use cookies to track and analyze how users interact with our site, which helps us improve its performance and design.
- To show relevant ads: Advertising cookies are used to display personalized ads that are more relevant to you, based on your interests and browsing activity.
- To support affiliate links: We use cookies to track purchases made through our Amazon affiliate links to ensure we receive commissions for referrals.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we also use cookies from third-party services such as Amazon, Google, and other advertisers. These third parties may collect and use information about your browsing behavior on our website and other websites. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies.
- Amazon Associates Program: As an affiliate of Amazon, we may place cookies that help us track purchases made via Amazon’s affiliate links. This allows us to earn commissions from qualifying purchases.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google may collect data on your interactions with our site, which helps us improve the website’s functionality.
- Advertising Networks: These cookies help display ads that match your interests. They may track your browsing activity across various websites.
For more information about third-party cookies, you should refer to the respective privacy policies of these services.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or notify you when cookies are being sent.
To manage or delete cookies, you can adjust your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website, and you may not be able to fully enjoy all of our services.
6. Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not want us to use cookies, you can manage your preferences through your browser settings as described above. However, please be aware that blocking or deleting cookies may prevent some website features from functioning correctly.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy and agree to its terms.
