Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the website located at craftcandleforge.com (the “Site”). Cookies are small data files that are stored on a user’s device and are commonly used to enable functionality, enhance user experience, measure performance, and support optional advertising features.

1. Categories of Cookies

The following categories of cookies may be used on the Site:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies — required for the basic operation of the Site and cannot be disabled. These cookies typically support functions such as page navigation, security, and load balancing.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies — collect aggregated information regarding how users interact with the Site for the purpose of improving functionality, measuring traffic patterns, detecting errors, and optimizing performance.
• Functional Cookies — support optional features, such as preference storage or remembering user settings.
• Advertising and Measurement Cookies — may be used to support advertising delivery, ad measurement, and interest-based content. These cookies are not essential and may be disabled by users.

2. Third-Party Technologies

Certain third-party service providers may set cookies or similar technologies in connection with the Site. These parties may collect device identifiers, usage patterns, or browsing information for the purposes described above. The Company does not control and is not responsible for how third parties process such information, which is handled in accordance with their respective policies.

3. Consent and Control

Users may manage their cookie preferences at any time through browser settings or via mechanisms provided by the Site, where applicable. Strictly Necessary Cookies operate by default, while non-essential cookies (including Advertising and Measurement Cookies) require user consent where legally required. If a user withdraws or declines consent for non-essential cookies, core functionality of the Site remains available.

4. Retention

Cookies are retained only for periods appropriate to their purpose. Session cookies expire when the browser is closed, whereas persistent cookies remain for longer or until deleted by the user.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time in response to changes in legal requirements or Site functionality. Continued use of the Site following the publication of an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Cookie Policy.