Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and improving our website functionality.
How We Use Cookies
TrendTykes uses cookies to enhance your shopping experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. We use cookies for various purposes including security, functionality, performance, and marketing.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies that keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies that protect against fraud and abuse
- Shopping cart cookies that remember items you've added
- Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Language and region preferences
- User interface customizations
- Previously viewed products
- Search filters and sorting preferences
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Number of visitors and page views
- How visitors navigate through our site
- Which pages are most popular
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
- Traffic sources and user behavior patterns
4. Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to provide relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness:
- Targeted advertising based on your interests
- Social media integration and sharing
- Email marketing optimization
- Retargeting for products you've viewed
- Measuring advertising campaign performance
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing buttons and embedded content
- Customer Support: Live chat and customer service tools
- Content Delivery Networks: Fast and reliable content delivery
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from days to years)
- First-Party Cookies: Set by TrendTykes directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Learn more about our cookie usage
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies from your device
- Set up notifications when cookies are being used
- Browse in private/incognito mode
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your shopping experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website operations.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button → Settings
- Select Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your settings
Safari
- Click Safari → Preferences
- Go to Privacy tab
- Choose your cookie blocking preferences
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:
- Inability to stay logged in to your account
- Loss of items in your shopping cart
- Difficulty with checkout process
- Repeated cookie consent requests
- Less personalized content and recommendations
- Reduced website functionality and performance
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 significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
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