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Handhandmade uses cookies to enhance website functionality and improve user experience. Cookies may be used to remember preferences, analyze site traffic patterns, and ensure proper website operation. We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through our site. This information helps us improve our website design, content, and overall user experience. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Preference cookies remember your settings and choices for future visits, such as language preferences or region settings. Marketing cookies may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We classify cookies based on their purpose and duration to provide transparency about their use.
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided. Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect website functionality. Settings can typically be found in your browser's privacy or security options. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept cookies only from first-party websites, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your ability to use some features of our website. Different browsers have different ways of managing cookies, so check your browser's help section for specific instructions.
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics tools. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We work with trusted partners who maintain appropriate data protection standards. Third-party cookies may be used for website analytics, social media integration, or advertising purposes. We do not have direct control over third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third-party privacy policies. We recommend reviewing privacy policies of third-party services we may integrate with.
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us. We respect your privacy choices and will honor your preferences regarding cookie usage. Your consent preferences are stored locally on your device and will be remembered for future visits.
Handhandmade may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Continued use of our website after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We will notify users of significant changes to our cookie policy through website notices or direct communication when appropriate. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Cookies can be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use both types depending on their purpose. Session cookies help maintain your session while browsing, while persistent cookies remember your preferences across visits. Most of our cookies expire within 12 months, though some may persist longer for functionality purposes.
You can view the expiration dates of cookies stored on your device through your browser settings. We regularly review our cookie usage to ensure we're only storing cookies for as long as necessary. When cookies expire, they are automatically removed from your device, or you can manually delete them at any time.
We implement security measures to protect cookies from unauthorized access. Our cookies may use secure transmission protocols when appropriate, and we take steps to prevent cookie theft or tampering. However, no security measure is perfect, and you should take precautions such as keeping your browser updated and using secure networks when possible.
We recommend reviewing your browser's security settings and keeping your browser software up to date. Modern browsers include built-in security features that help protect against malicious cookies and unauthorized tracking. Be cautious when accepting cookies from unfamiliar websites.
Several industry groups provide opt-out tools that allow you to control cookies across multiple websites. These tools typically require you to install browser extensions or use online preference centers. While these tools can help manage your privacy preferences, they may affect website functionality. We respect these preferences where technically feasible.
Common opt-out tools include the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page, the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool, and browser-based privacy extensions. These tools allow you to express preferences about advertising cookies and tracking technologies across participating websites.
For questions about our cookie policy, please contact Handhandmade at info@handhandmade.world. Our privacy team is available to address any concerns or questions you may have about our cookie usage and data practices. If you experience issues with cookie functionality or have concerns about specific cookies, please contact us with details about the problem.