What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
Violet Wren uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- To ensure our website functions properly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors interact with our site
- To improve our services and user experience
- To deliver relevant content and communications
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
- Session cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate the site
- Security cookies: Help protect against unauthorized access
- Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular.
- Analytics cookies: Track page views and user behavior
- Load balancing: Ensure optimal server performance
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings
- Feature cookies: Remember choices you make to improve your experience
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites.
- Advertising cookies: Track ad effectiveness
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing features
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics identifier | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics identifier | 24 hours |
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete specific or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and respected for future visits.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking technologies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (also known as Web Storage) to store information in your browser. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and does not expire automatically. We use local storage to:
- Remember your cookie consent preference
- Store form data temporarily
- Improve page load times
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter information on each visit
- Your experience may be less personalized
- Essential functions like purchasing programs may be affected
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information about how they use data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 1847 Granville Street, Suite 412, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K7, Canada