Cookie Policy – Adoptrees

1. What Are Cookies?

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

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

• Session management
• Authentication and login
• Security features
• Load balancing

B. Functional Cookies

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

• User preferences
• Language settings
• Cart information
• Dashboard customization

C. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Error tracking
• Traffic sources

D. Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To keep you signed in and maintain your session
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• To improve website functionality and performance
• To provide personalized content and recommendations
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality. These third parties may include:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Payment processors
• Social media platforms
• Advertising networks

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

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

Note: If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your experience may be affected.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@adoptrees.com.