Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, settings, and browsing patterns. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

giftmiras.org uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Essential Website Functions: Enable core functionality like page navigation and access to secure areas
• Performance and Analytics: Understand how visitors use our site to improve user experience
• Preferences: Remember your settings and choices for a personalized experience
• Security: Detect and prevent security threats and abuse
• Content Delivery: Ensure content is delivered effectively

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Session cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Security cookies to authenticate users and prevent fraud
• Cookie consent preferences

3.2 Performance and Analytics 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 how our website works.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies to track visitor behavior
• Page load time tracking
• Error tracking and reporting

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Region selection
• Text size preferences
• Previously visited pages

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies (If Applicable)

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness. They may be set by our advertising partners.

Note: We will clearly notify you if such cookies are used and obtain consent where required.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties may include:

• Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze website usage
• Social Media Platforms: If we integrate social sharing features
• Advertising Networks: To deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)
• Content Delivery Networks: To optimize content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Cookie Duration

We use both session and persistent cookies:

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

Cookie durations vary based on their purpose, ranging from session-only to up to 2 years for some preference cookies.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage cookies through:

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics and advertising cookies, you can use opt-out tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or reject cookies, please note that:

• Some features of our website may not function properly
• You may need to manually adjust preferences on each visit
• Certain personalized features may not be available
• Your user experience may be affected

Essential cookies required for basic website functionality cannot be rejected if you wish to use the website.

8. Other Tracking Technologies

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

• Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track page views and user behavior
• Pixel Tags: Tiny images embedded in emails to track email opens and clicks
• Local Storage: Browser storage for preferences and settings
• Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when the browser is closed

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to similar controls.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not respond to DNT signals at this time.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Your Privacy Rights

For information about your broader privacy rights and how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

You have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Object to certain data uses

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 1, 2025

Business License: NY-2024-558472