Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies include:
Web beacons: Small graphic images used to track user behavior
Local storage: Technology that stores data locally on your device
Session storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
Pixels: Tiny images used for tracking and analytics
2. How We Use Cookies
Pure Essence Botanicals uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Ensure our website functions properly
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Provide personalized content and advertisements
Improve our services and user experience
Prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
session_id
Maintains your session while browsing
Session
cart_contents
Remembers items in your shopping cart
30 days
cookie_consent
Remembers your cookie preferences
1 year
security_token
Protects forms from spam and abuse
Session
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.
Service
Purpose
Duration
Google Analytics
Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
2 years
Hotjar
User experience analysis and heatmaps
1 year
Internal Analytics
Custom tracking for website optimization
90 days
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
Service
Purpose
Duration
Facebook Pixel
Social media advertising and retargeting
90 days
Google Ads
Online advertising and conversion tracking
90 days
Email Marketing
Personalized email campaigns
180 days
3.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
language_preference
Remembers your language selection
1 year
theme_preference
Stores your display preferences
1 year
recently_viewed
Shows recently viewed products
30 days
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest
Analytics: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal
Customer Support: Live chat services
Content Delivery: CDN services for faster loading
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with the following options:
Accept All: Allows all cookies
Necessary Only: Only essential cookies
Customize: Choose specific cookie categories
5.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Using our cookie preference center (link in footer)
Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
Adjusting your browser settings
5.3 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable certain cookies, some website features may not work properly:
Shopping cart functionality may be lost
Personalized content may not be available
Some forms may not work correctly
Login status may not be remembered
Website performance may be affected
7. Cookie Retention
Cookies are retained for different periods based on their purpose:
Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
Security cookies: Short-term, usually session-based
Analytics cookies: Typically 1-2 years
Marketing cookies: Usually 30-90 days
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party services may transfer data outside of Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:
Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities
Standard contractual clauses
Privacy Shield certifications (where applicable)
Binding corporate rules
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Displaying a notice on our website
Sending an email notification to registered users
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and tracking:
Right to information: Know what cookies are being used
Right to consent: Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
Right to object: Object to certain types of tracking
Right to access: Request information about data collected via cookies
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Pure Essence Botanicals
482 Queen Street West, Suite 201
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
Canada