Cookies Policy

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

Cookies serve many different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, while others are used to enhance your browsing experience, analyze how the website is used, or deliver personalized content and advertisements. Understanding the different types of cookies and their purposes will help you make informed decisions about your privacy preferences.

When you visit our website, cookies may be stored on your device. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website and its features.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 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 made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Essential cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. They include cookies that allow you to be remembered as you explore the site within a single session or from session to session if you request that we remember you.

2.2 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 to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Performance cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages from certain pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies you personally. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and used only to improve how our website works.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly. Functionality cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.

Examples of functionality cookies include cookies that remember your username or language preference, cookies that remember your region or location, and cookies that are used to provide services you have requested such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

2.4 Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Targeting cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service, deliver advertisements on and through the service, and so on. These third-party services have their own privacy policies and may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

Third parties that may set cookies on our website include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control the use of these third-party cookies. You should check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies and how to manage them. The presence of a third-party cookie on our website does not mean we endorse the third party or their products or services.

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, including your IP address. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may use this information for various purposes, including evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

4. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by following the instructions below. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit the website of your browser provider.

4.1 Browser Controls

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browsers help menu for more information.

Here is how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Go to Options, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Go to Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data
• Edge: Go to Settings, then Cookies and site permissions
• Internet Explorer: Go to Internet Options, then Privacy, then Advanced

4.2 Opt-Out Options

In addition to browser-based cookie controls, you may also use various opt-out tools. Many advertising networks offer opt-out options for targeted advertising. You can visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page to learn more about interest-based advertising and how to opt out of receiving targeted ads from participating companies.

Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will no longer receive advertising. You will still see advertisements, but they may not be as relevant to your interests. Additionally, if you delete your cookies, you may need to opt out again as your preferences may be stored in a cookie.

5. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data. When cookies collect personal data, we process this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We recommend that you read our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your personal information. The personal data collected through cookies may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our website.

We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or alteration of your personal information collected through cookies. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Cookie Retention Periods

The length of time a cookie will stay on your computer or mobile device depends on whether it is a persistent or session cookie. Session cookies will only stay on your device until you stop browsing. Persistent cookies stay on your computer or mobile device until they expire or are deleted. Different cookies have different retention periods, which are set based on their purpose.

Essential cookies typically remain on your device for the duration of your browsing session. Performance and functionality cookies may persist for varying periods, from a few days to several years. Targeting cookies used for advertising purposes may persist for extended periods to build and maintain profiles of your interests.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this Cookies Policy indicates when it was last updated.

If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by prominently posting a notice on our website or by sending you an email. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookies Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

8. More Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:

Candlesarthandma
400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Phone: +1 206-905-2100
Email: relations@candlesarthandma.world

We are happy to answer any questions you may have about cookies and how we use them on our website. Your privacy and trust are important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about our data collection practices.