Cookie Policy for Scrunchie Girls Inc.
Effective Date: March 22, 2025
Contact Information: info@scrunchiegirls.com
At Scrunchie Girls Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us”), we value your privacy and are committed to providing transparency regarding how we collect, use, and manage cookies on our website, www.scrunchiegirls.com (the “Site”).
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1.Legal Framework This Cookie Policy complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union
- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – Canada
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – United States (if applicable)
- ePrivacy Directive – European Union
2.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies serve various purposes, including enabling certain website functionalities, enhancing user experiences, and providing analytical insights.
3.Legal Basis for Using Cookies We use cookies on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interests: To ensure the smooth functioning and security of our website.
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies, we seek your explicit consent as required by GDPR.
- Contractual Necessity: To process essential functions required for completing transactions and maintaining user sessions.
4.Types of Cookies We Use We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:
- a. Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as secure login, navigation, and access to certain features. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate efficiently.
- Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.
- Duration: Session-based (expires when the browser is closed).
- b. Performance and Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information about the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the time spent on each page. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
- Examples: Google Analytics cookies.
- Duration: Up to 2 years.
- c. Functional Cookies Functional cookies enhance the usability of our Site by remembering your preferences and customizing your experience.
- Examples: Language or region preferences.
- Duration: Up to 1 year.
- d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertisements relevant to your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Examples: Cookies from third-party advertising platforms.
- Duration: Up to 1 year.
- e. Third-Party Cookies Some cookies on our Site may be set by third parties, such as social media platforms or advertising networks, to provide additional functionality or services. We do not control the operation of these cookies.
- Examples: Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest cookies.
5.How We Use Cookies We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Site functions as intended.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Analyze traffic and user interactions to improve performance.
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements.
- Provide integration with social media platforms.
- Conduct automated decision-making and profiling based on browsing behavior (where applicable).
6.Data Minimization and Security Measures We are committed to collecting only the minimum amount of data necessary for the intended purposes. We implement robust security measures to protect cookie data, including:
- Encryption: To safeguard data during transmission.
- Access Controls: To restrict access to authorized personnel only.
- Monitoring: Regular audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure data security.
7.Automated Decision-Making and Profiling We may use cookies for automated decision-making and profiling in connection with personalized content and targeted advertising. You have the right to object to such processing and can do so by managing your cookie preferences or contacting us directly.
8.Children’s Privacy and Cookies Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will promptly delete that information.
9.User Rights and Consent Management You have the right to:
- Access: Request access to your cookie data.
- Correction: Request the correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of cookies and related data.
- Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as profiling.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or deleting stored cookies.
10.Retention of Cookie Data Cookies will remain on your device for the duration specified in the cookie itself, unless you delete them. Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
11.Cookie Policy Acceptance and Updates Your continued use of our Site after changes are made to this Cookie Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be revised accordingly.
- Enforcement and Liability Any breach of this Cookie Policy may result in legal action. Scrunchie Girls Inc. reserves the right to enforce its policies to the fullest extent permitted by law.
12.Contact Us If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: info@scrunchiegirls.com
- Address: Ontario, Canada
By continuing to use our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to this Cookie Policy and the practices outlined herein.