Cookie Policy
Last updated: [Month DD, YYYY]
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how [Business Name] (“we”, “us”, “our”) may use cookies and similar technologies on [website URL]. It should be read together with our [Privacy Policy].
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They help the website work, remember your preferences and, in some cases, understand how the website is used. Similar technologies, such as local storage or pixels, can serve comparable purposes. In this policy, “cookies” refers to all of these technologies.
3. Types of Cookies a Website May Use
Essential cookies: needed for the website to function, for example to keep it secure or remember choices you make.
Preference cookies: remember settings such as language or region.
Analytics cookies: help the website owner understand how visitors use the site so it can be improved.
Marketing cookies: used to show or measure advertising and may track activity across websites.
[Keep only the categories your website actually uses and remove the rest.]
4. Cookies We Use
[List the cookies or categories of cookies your website actually uses, including their purpose, whether they are first-party or third-party, and how long they last. Only include cookies you have confirmed by checking your live website and its settings.]
5. Essential and Optional Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website to work and cannot be switched off through our website. Optional cookies, such as [analytics / marketing] cookies, are only used [with your consent / as described in this policy]. [Adjust this section to reflect your website and the laws that apply to you.]
6. Analytics and Third-Party Services
[If applicable, name the analytics, scheduling, video, payment or other third-party services embedded on your website that may set cookies, explain what they are used for and link to their privacy or cookie policies. If you do not use any, state that or remove this section.]
7. Cookie Consent and Your Choices
[Describe how visitors are asked for consent, if required in your jurisdiction, and how they can change or withdraw it, for example through a cookie banner or preference settings provided by your consent tool. Only describe a consent mechanism once it is installed and working on your website.]
8. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers let you view, block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how the website works. For details, refer to the help pages of the browser you use. [Add links to browser instructions if helpful.]
9. How Long Cookies Are Kept
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them (persistent cookies). [Specify retention periods for the cookies your website uses.]
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if the cookies or services we use change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
[Legal Business Name]
[Business Address]
[Contact Email]