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Wicking Candles

Privacy Policy

1. The use of cookies

Passie Candles uses cookies. A cookie is a small file that is sent along with pages from this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer, mobile phone, smartphone, or tablet. The information stored therein can be sent back to our server on a subsequent visit.

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2. Permission for the use of cookies

By using our website, you provide us with your permission to use cookies. You can choose to accept or decline the use of cookies in your browser settings. If you choose to decline, this may have an effect on your user experience when visiting our website, as some features may no longer work properly. We recommend that you accept the use of cookies in order to get the best out of our website.


3. The type of cookies and their objectives

  • Essential cookies: These cookies enable core functionality such as security, verification of identity, and network management. These cookies can’t be disabled.

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  • Functional cookies: Functional cookies are used to enable certain features and store preferences. They can store information such as login details, language settings, and items in a shopping cart. They can also be used to remember user preferences on a website so that the user doesn't need to enter the same details each time they visit the website. Furthermore, functional cookies can also be used to provide anonymous tracking data to third-party applications like Google Analytics.

 

  • Analytical cookies: Analytical cookies are used to help website owners better understand how visitors interact with their website. They can track which pages a user visits, how much time they spend on each page and how they got to the website. They can also collect information on which devices are used to access the website and which search terms were used to find it. Additionally, analytical cookies can be used to identify repeat visitors and track their activity over time. This helps website owners understand trends and make necessary adjustments for a better user experience.

 

  • Marketing cookies: These cookies are used to track advertising effectiveness to provide more relevant services and deliver better ads to suit your interests.

 

  • Social media-related cookies: Social media-related cookies are used to track user behavior and preferences. They can also be used to remember user login information, allowing users to stay logged in across multiple devices. Additionally, they are used to personalize content and advertisements that appear on the platform based on the user's interests. This helps social media platforms tailor their services to their users, creating a more enjoyable experience. They may also contain tracking cookies that track your surfing behavior on the web and register which articles and pages you share via their sharing buttons.

 

  • Site improvement cookies: These cookies are used to improve the user experience on a website. They can be used to store user preferences, remember login details, and track user behavior and analytics. They are essential for the proper functioning of the website and provide an improved user experience. Some cookies also enable certain features and functionalities, such as videos or social media sharing.

 

4. Your rights with regard to your data

It is important to understand what rights you have when it comes to cookies and the data they collect. In most cases, companies are required to provide you with clear and accessible information about what data they collect and how it will be used. You should also have the right to opt out of certain data collection activities and request that your data be deleted. You can exercise these rights by sending an e-mail to info@passiecandles.com. To prevent abuse, we may ask you to identify yourself adequately.

 

5. Blocking and deleting cookies

It is possible to block and delete cookies through your web browser. To do this, you need to go into your browser settings and find the section that deals with cookies. From there, you can choose to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set up your browser to ask you whenever a website wants to store a cookie. You can also install third-party software that will help you manage your cookies more easily. Additionally, some websites have their own settings for managing their own cookies which you can use instead of or in addition to the browser settings.

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The following links explain how to access cookie settings in various browsers:
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer

Cookie settings in Google Chrome

Cookie settings in Safari (OS X)
Cookie settings in Safari (iOS)
Cookie settings in Android

 

You can also delete these cookies centrally via https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

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To opt-out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit this link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

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6. Privacy policy updates

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. 

 

7. How can your site visitors withdraw their consent?

If you don’t want us to process your data anymore, please contact us at privacy@passiecandles.com.
 

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