Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Esméa Cosmetics ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at esmeacosmetics.com ("Website"). This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferred language, location, and other settings that can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

• Essential Website Functionality: To enable basic website features and ensure the site works properly
• User Preferences: To remember your settings, preferences, and login information
• Shopping Cart: To keep items in your cart as you browse our site
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
• Marketing: To show you relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Security: To help detect and prevent fraud and ensure website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and shopping cart functionality. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, and identify any issues with website performance. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your visit to our website and the pages you have visited. We use this information to make our website and advertising more relevant to your interests. These cookies may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies enable our website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language, region, or font size.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We have no control over these cookies, and they are governed by the privacy policies of the third parties. These may include:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing buttons and embedded content
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
• Advertising Networks: For displaying relevant advertisements

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.

6. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

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

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespan periods:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Analytics Cookies: Typically stored for 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Usually stored for 30 days to 2 years

8. 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. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

• Email: hello@esmeacosmetics.ca
• Phone: +1 (438) 868-3007
• Address: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

For more information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.