Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Provide a more personalized experience

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Secure login and authentication
• Form submissions and data processing
• Session management
• Security and fraud prevention

Without these cookies, certain parts of our website would not work correctly. These cookies do not collect information about you for marketing purposes.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us:

• Understand which pages are visited most often
• See how users navigate our site
• Identify technical issues or errors
• Improve website design and user experience

Analytics cookies collect anonymous or aggregated data and do not personally identify individual users. Examples include cookies from services like Google Analytics or similar platforms.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may be used to:

• Remember your language preference
• Recall form data you've previously entered
• Store accessibility settings (such as text size)

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include embedded content or integrations from third-party services, such as:

• Payment processors (Stripe): Used to process donations securely
• Social media platforms: If we embed social media content or share buttons
• Video platforms: If we embed videos from YouTube or similar services
• Maps: If we embed interactive maps

These third-party services may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the third party's privacy policy.

3. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them

We use both types of cookies depending on their purpose. Most analytics and functionality cookies are persistent.

4. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through your settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

To manage cookies in your browser, check the Help or Settings section:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out of Analytics Cookies

If we use analytics tools like Google Analytics, you can opt out by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Using browser privacy extensions that block tracking
• Enabling Do Not Track (DNT) settings in your browser

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website. If you disable cookies:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information on subsequent visits
• We may not be able to remember your preferences

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impacting core website functionality.

5. Cookie Consent and Banner

If we implement a cookie consent banner or management tool in the future, you will be able to:

• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category
• Change your cookie settings at any time

Any updates to our cookie consent process will be reflected in this policy.

6. Other Tracking Technologies

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

• Web beacons (pixels): Tiny graphics embedded in web pages or emails that track whether content has been viewed
• Local storage: Browser-based storage for website data and preferences
• Session replay tools: Technologies that record user interactions to improve website usability (if used, anonymized data only)

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and can typically be controlled through browser settings.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. More Information About Privacy

For more information about how we collect and use your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, you can also refer to these external resources:

• AllAboutCookies.org: Comprehensive information about cookies and how to manage them
• Your browser's help documentation: Specific instructions for managing cookies in your browser

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Seed & Spoon NJ
Email: seedandspoonnj@gmail.com

We're happy to answer any questions you may have about how we use cookies and tracking technologies.