Cookie Policy - Twirl Tonic

1. Introduction to Cookies

Introduction to cookies: small text files stored during platform visits on your device. Introduction covers information storage about browsing and preferences. Cookies serve to recognize devices, retain settings, analyze platform use, and enhance experiences. Browsers typically auto-accept with customizable user settings.

2. Our Cookie Types

Our cookie types consist of Essential cookies enabling core functionality, Functional cookies remembering user settings, Analytics cookies measuring usage behavior, and Performance cookies enhancing platform speed. Types fulfill specific purposes for operational requirements and experience improvement. First-party cookies are set by us; third-party by external services.

3. System Critical Cookies

System critical cookies are indispensable for platform functionality and cannot be opted out. They facilitate core operations including user authentication, security measures, session control, and basic navigation. Without system critical cookies, essential services like login processes, account entry, and security systems would not operate. These cookies do not gather marketing data.

4. Visitor Analytics Cookies

Visitor analytics cookies help us comprehend platform interaction behaviors. They gather data about visited pages, traffic origins, clicking patterns, and session times. This aggregated anonymous data improves performance, detects technical issues, and enhances overall experience. Opting out of visitor analytics does not impact core functionality.

5. Setting Retention Cookies

Setting retention cookies remember your selections and settings to deliver personalized experiences. They store information like language selections, display options, theme choices, and customized layouts. Retention cookies enhance platform usability by preserving preferences across sessions. Disabling setting retention may result in repeated resets each visit and reduced personalized features.

6. Third-Party Service Cookies

Third-party service cookies are set by external services embedded in our platform, including analytics systems, ad services, and social media components. These cookies may track activity across multiple websites. We lack control over third-party service cookies or practices. Management is possible through browser settings or service opt-out tools. Review service privacy policies for detailed practices.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. You can set preferences to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Note that blocking certain cookies may impact platform functionality and user experience. Browser help sections provide detailed instructions for cookie management.

8. Cookie Validity Duration

Cookie validity duration differs depending on cookie type and purpose. Session validity cookies expire when browsers close and maintain temporary status. Persistent validity cookies stay on devices for specified periods or until manual removal, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies typically expire with sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer to retain settings and analyze extended patterns.

9. Policy Change Framework

Policy change framework allows Cookie Policy changes for technology evolution, legal compliance, or practice modifications. Changes appear with updated dates on this page. Significant changes may be communicated via platform notices or email. Continuing use after changes indicates acceptance. Periodic framework review maintains understanding.

10. Privacy Inquiry Channels

Privacy inquiry channels for cookie questions are accessible through designated website contacts. Our privacy team commits to transparency and prompt concern resolution. Technical and privacy rights assistance is available through support channels. Inquiries receive responses within 5-7 business days timeframe typically.