Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow us to recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our Site. They can be stored for different lengths of time — some expire when you close your browser, while others persist for longer periods.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Coffeeroastgrinder uses the following categories of cookies:

• Essential/Functional Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain features may not work. Examples include session cookies for login functionality and CSRF protection tokens.
• Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our Site. These cookies collect data on pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referral sources. This information helps us improve user experience and Site performance. Analytics cookies are typically persistent cookies that expire after 12–24 months.
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to track your behavior across our Site and other websites you visit. They help us deliver targeted advertising content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks.
• Preference/Performance Cookies: These cookies remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection, display preferences, and volume settings, to enhance your experience on subsequent visits.
• Social Media Cookies: If you interact with social media sharing buttons on our Site, social media platforms may set cookies to track your activity.

3. First-Party & Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by Coffeeroastgrinder and can only be read by our Site. They are used to store your preferences and login information. Third-Party Cookies: These are set by other companies (such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, or social media platforms) and can be read by multiple websites. We do not control third-party cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Coffeeroastgrinder Preference Cookie (coffeeroastgrinder-cookies-accepted): This cookie stores your cookie consent preferences. When you click "Accept All" or "Reject" on our cookie banner, we store your choice in this cookie (set to expire after 1 year). This allows us to remember your preference on future visits.

Google Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to analyze Site usage. Google Analytics sets cookies (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) that are persistent and collect data about your browsing behavior. These cookies are used for statistical analysis only and do not contain personally identifiable information.

Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are used to maintain your session while you browse our Site. They are deleted when you close your browser.

5. How We Use Cookie Data

We use cookie data for the following purposes:

• Enabling essential Site functionality and security features
• Remembering your preferences and login information
• Analyzing Site usage and performance metrics
• Delivering personalized content and targeted advertising
• Measuring marketing campaign effectiveness
• Conducting A/B testing and user research
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity
• Improving overall user experience and Site usability

6. Consent & Cookie Banner

When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You have the following options: (1) Accept All: Consent to all types of cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies. We will set the coffeeroastgrinder-cookies-accepted cookie to "true". (2) Reject: Decline non-essential cookies. Only essential cookies will be used. We will set the coffeeroastgrinder-cookies-accepted cookie to "false". Your consent preference is saved in a cookie and remembered on future visits. You can change your preferences at any time using your browser settings or by contacting us.

7. Managing & Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here are your options:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, visit: www.aboutcookies.org
• Cookie Banner: Use the cookie banner on our Site to accept or reject cookies each time you visit.
• Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Contact Us: Email us at privacy@coffeeroastgrinder.com to request deletion of cookies or manage your preferences.

Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality and your ability to access certain features. Some essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the basic operation of the Site.

8. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the cookie type. Essential cookies are retained as long as your session is active. Preference cookies typically expire after 1 year. Analytics cookies generally expire after 12–24 months. Marketing cookies may persist for 6–24 months depending on the third-party provider. You can manually delete cookies using your browser's cache clearing function at any time.

9. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

Coffeeroastgrinder uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Tracks Site usage and provides statistical reports. See Google's privacy policy for details.
• Email Service Providers: May set cookies to track email campaign performance.
• Advertising Networks: May set cookies for targeted advertising purposes.

We do not sell your cookie data to third parties. However, third-party service providers may use cookie data in accordance with their privacy policies and our data processing agreements.

10. Security & Privacy

We take cookie security seriously. Cookies containing sensitive information (such as session tokens) are encrypted and transmitted over secure HTTPS connections. We implement security measures to protect cookies from unauthorized access and misuse. However, no security system is completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of cookie data.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google) may process cookie data internationally. By using our Site and accepting cookies, you consent to the transfer of cookie data outside Jamaica if necessary for Site functionality and analytics. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

12. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date below and, when appropriate, by displaying a prominent notice on our Site. Your continued use of our Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

13. Contact & Support

If you have questions about our cookie practices, wish to exercise your rights regarding cookies, or need assistance managing your preferences, please contact us: