Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
At Bela Marie, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website [www.belamarie.com] (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them. By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please follow the instructions below to manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies are used to make websites work more efficiently, provide personalized content and ads, and track user activity for analytical purposes.
There are different types of cookies, including:
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the proper functioning of the website (e.g., remembering login details or items in a shopping cart).
Performance Cookies: These collect information about how you use the website (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Site) to help us improve performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences) and provide enhanced features.
Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing habits and may be used to deliver personalized advertisements relevant to you.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on the Site:
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are crucial for the basic functioning of the Site, such as enabling you to navigate the website and use its features. Without these cookies, some services may not be available, such as secure areas or the shopping cart.
Examples of essential cookies:
Session management cookies
Shopping cart cookies
B. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on the Site, and any issues encountered. These cookies help us improve the performance and functionality of the Site.
Examples of performance cookies:
Google Analytics cookies (for tracking website usage)
Cookies for error monitoring
C. Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies remember your preferences and allow us to customize the Site for you. These cookies help us provide a more personalized experience, such as remembering your language preference or region.
Examples of functionality cookies:
Language or region preference cookies
User authentication cookies
D. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track your browsing habits and deliver advertisements that are relevant to you based on your interests. These cookies may also be used by third-party advertising networks to help deliver targeted ads to you across the web.
Examples of targeting cookies:
Google AdWords or Facebook Pixel
Third-party retargeting cookies
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
To improve website performance and enhance user experience by analyzing how visitors use our Site.
To personalize content and ads according to your preferences, including showing targeted offers or recommendations based on your browsing behavior.
To remember your preferences, such as language settings, so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you visit.
To facilitate functionality such as shopping cart management, secure logins, and form submissions.
To monitor and analyze traffic patterns, helping us improve the design and functionality of the Site.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over how cookies are used on our Site. You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings or by using the cookie management tools provided on our Site.
A. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, delete cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being sent. The following links provide instructions on how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:
Google Chrome
Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on the Site, such as limiting your ability to use some features, log in, or complete purchases.
B. Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can choose your cookie preferences. You can accept or reject specific categories of cookies (other than essential cookies) based on your preferences. You can also change your cookie preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie consent settings at the bottom of the Site.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies set by Bela Marie, third-party service providers, such as Google, Facebook, and other advertising partners, may also place cookies on your device when you use our Site. These third-party cookies are used for purposes such as advertising, analytics, and tracking user behavior across different websites.
We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information on how these third parties use cookies and how to opt out, please refer to their privacy policies:
Google Privacy & Terms
[Other third-party providers as applicable]
6. Changes to This Cookie 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. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Bela Marie
Email: [insert contact email]
Phone: [insert contact phone number]
Address: [insert physical address]
By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.