Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Rimut Declo ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website rimutdeclo.center. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed 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.

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use on our website

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

• Language preferences
• Region/location settings
• Font size and accessibility preferences
• Remember me functionality

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing communications.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website:

4.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage patterns
• Google Tag Manager: Manages tracking codes and tags
• Hotjar: Provides user experience insights through heatmaps and recordings

4.2 Marketing Services

• Facebook/Meta: Powers social media integrations and advertising
• Google Ads: Enables targeted advertising campaigns
• Mailchimp: Email marketing and newsletter services

4.3 Support Services

• Zendesk: Customer support chat functionality
• Stripe: Secure payment processing
• PayPal: Alternative payment options

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Necessary Only: Allow only essential cookies
• Custom Settings: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

5.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Using our cookie preferences center (accessible from the footer)
• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
• Contacting us directly

5.3 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

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

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

6.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

• Inability to complete purchases
• Loss of shopping cart contents
• Reduced security features
• Need to re-enter information frequently

6.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies:

• Won't affect your browsing experience
• Reduces our ability to improve the website
• May result in less relevant content recommendations

6.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies:

• Won't affect website functionality
• May result in less relevant advertisements
• Reduces personalized marketing communications

7. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

7.1 Consent

For non-essential cookies, we rely on your explicit consent obtained through our cookie banner.

7.2 Legitimate Interest

For some analytics and security cookies, we rely on legitimate business interests that don't override your privacy rights.

7.3 Contractual Necessity

Essential cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you (providing our services).

8. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for different periods based on the cookie type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Short-term Cookies: Typically 30 days or less
• Long-term Cookies: Up to 2 years, depending on purpose
• Analytics Cookies: Usually 26 months (Google Analytics default)

9. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may transfer cookie data outside Canada. When this occurs:

• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
• Transfers comply with Canadian privacy laws
• We use standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms
• Data is protected according to Canadian and international standards

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information through our cookies, please contact us immediately.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie practices
• New technologies or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• User feedback and suggestions

When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website.

12. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookie data:

• Access: Request information about cookies we use
• Correction: Correct inaccurate cookie-related data
• Deletion: Request deletion of cookie data (subject to legitimate interests)
• Objection: Object to certain cookie uses
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

14. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• All About Cookies
• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
• Your Ad Choices Canada