Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: December 8, 2024
Quick Summary: We use cookies to improve your experience on Footana, remember your preferences, and provide personalized recommendations. You can control cookie settings in your browser.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
Types of Technologies We Use
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images that help us understand user behavior
- Local Storage: Browser storage for larger amounts of data
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
- Pixels: Tiny images used for tracking and analytics
Cookie Categories
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by Footana on our website
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising)
2. How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
Required: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Authentication: Remember if you're logged in to your account
- Security: Protect against fraud and security threats
- Site Functionality: Enable core website features like search and navigation
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
- Error Tracking: Help us identify and fix technical issues
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
What We Track:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Search queries and results clicked
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/region level)
- Traffic sources (how you found our site)
- Site performance and loading times
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
- Preferences: Remember your language, currency, and display settings
- Search History: Store recent searches for quick access
- Wishlist: Save products you're interested in
- Recently Viewed: Keep track of products you've looked at
- Personalization: Customize content based on your interests
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Affiliate Tracking: Track clicks on affiliate links for commission purposes
- Retargeting: Show relevant ads on other websites you visit
- Campaign Measurement: Measure the effectiveness of our advertising
- Social Media: Enable sharing and social media integration
- Personalized Ads: Display ads based on your interests and behavior
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| footana_session | Maintains your session while browsing | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your site preferences and settings | 1 year | Functional |
| recently_viewed | Tracks recently viewed products | 30 days | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| affiliate_ref | Tracks affiliate referrals for commissions | 30 days | Marketing |
4. Third-Party Services
We use various third-party services that may set their own cookies. Here are the main services we use:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.
- • Tracks page views and user behavior
- • Provides demographic insights
- • Measures site performance
Affiliate Partners
Track referrals and commissions from product links.
- • Commission tracking
- • Conversion measurement
- • Attribution analysis
Social Media Platforms
Enable social sharing and integration features.
- • Social media sharing
- • Login integration
- • Social analytics
Content Delivery Networks
Improve site performance and loading speeds.
- • Faster content delivery
- • Reduced loading times
- • Global availability
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Cookie Preference Center
Manage Your Preferences
You can customize your cookie preferences using the controls below:
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality
Analytics Cookies
Help us improve our website
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences
Marketing Cookies
Personalized ads and content
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.
What Happens When You Disable Cookies:
Essential Cookies Disabled
- • Website may not function properly
- • Unable to maintain login sessions
- • Security features may be compromised
- • Some pages may not load correctly
Functional Cookies Disabled
- • Preferences won't be remembered
- • Recently viewed products won't be saved
- • Search history won't be stored
- • Less personalized experience
Analytics Cookies Disabled
- • We can't improve our website based on usage data
- • Less insight into user preferences
- • Harder to identify and fix issues
- • No impact on your browsing experience
Marketing Cookies Disabled
- • Less relevant advertisements
- • No personalized product recommendations
- • Affiliate tracking may not work properly
- • Social media integration may be limited
7. Mobile Apps and Devices
If you use our mobile app or access our website through mobile devices, similar tracking technologies may be used:
- Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for your device
- App Analytics: Usage statistics and crash reports
- Push Notifications: Tokens for sending notifications
- Location Data: GPS coordinates (with your permission)
Mobile Privacy Controls
iOS
Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
Android
Settings → Privacy → Ads → Reset advertising ID
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
- We will notify you of any material changes via email or prominent notice on our website
- The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised
- Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
- We encourage you to review this policy periodically
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
cookies@footana.com
Privacy Team
privacy@footana.com
Response Time
We aim to respond within 48 hours
Mailing Address
Footana Cookie Policy Team
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Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and giving you control over your privacy preferences. Thank you for trusting Footana with your personal information.