1. Types of Cookies Used

• Essential/Necessary Cookies: These are required for the website to function. They allow you to log in to your account, add items to your shopping cart, and complete purchases securely.

• Performance & Analytics Cookies: The site uses tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with the website. This helps the brand understand which pages are popular and how to improve the shopping experience.

• Functional Cookies: These remember choices you make, such as your username or language preferences, so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you visit.

• Marketing/Targeting Cookies: If you interact with their social media links (Instagram, WhatsApp) or sign up for the newsletter, these cookies may track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements or offers.

2. WordPress Specific Cookies

Since the site is hosted on WordPress, standard cookies are set in the following scenarios:

• Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name and email in cookies so you don’t have to fill in your details again.

• Login: When you log in, several cookies are set to save your login information and screen display choices.

• WooCommerce: Cookies are used to track cart data so the site knows what you have added to your basket as you browse different pages.

3. Managing Your Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.

• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.

• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from placing orders or accessing your account on the site.

4. Third-Party Cookies

The site includes links to third-party platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp. These platforms may set their own cookies if you click on their links or view embedded content. Deccan Mist Pearls does not control these third-party cookies.

Contact for Data Queries: If you have specific questions about how your data is handled via cookies, you can contact them at:

• Email: Juhee@deccanmistpearls.com

• Phone: +44 7456 546964