Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Last Updated: 01/01/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Leafysale uses cookies and similar technologies on our website leafysale.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.


What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and provide a better user experience.

Types of Technology

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Web beacons: Small graphic images that track page views
  • Pixel tags: Code embedded in emails or websites to track interactions
  • Local storage: Data stored in your browser for improved functionality
  • Session storage: Temporary data stored during your browsing session

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Show relevant advertisements
  • Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for basic website functionality

What They Do:

  • Enable navigation between pages
  • Remember items in your shopping cart
  • Maintain your login session
  • Ensure website security
  • Enable Cash on Delivery checkout process
  • Store language preferences

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Legal Basis: These cookies are strictly necessary and do not require consent under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.

Can You Disable Them? No. Disabling these cookies will prevent the website from functioning properly.


Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website

Services We Use:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user flow, bounce rates, session duration

What They Collect:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device and browser information
  • General location (country/city level)
  • Traffic sources (how you found our site)
  • User interactions and behavior patterns

Duration: Up to 2 years

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest and/or consent (depending on jurisdiction)

Third-Party Privacy:

  • Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Show you relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

Services We Use:

  • Google Ads: Conversion tracking, remarketing, personalized ads
  • Google Tag Manager: Manage marketing and analytics tags

What They Do:

  • Track conversions from ads
  • Show personalized ads based on your interests
  • Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
  • Measure ad campaign performance
  • Enable remarketing (showing ads on other websites)

Duration: Up to 2 years

Legal Basis: Consent required under GDPR

Third-Party Privacy:

  • Google Ads Privacy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
  • Opt-out: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Preference Cookies

Purpose: Remember your choices and settings

What They Remember:

  • Language preference
  • Currency selection
  • Display settings
  • Region/country selection
  • Cookie consent choices

Duration: Up to 1 year

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest


First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

Set by Leafysale directly. These cookies are under our control and used to improve your experience on our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads). These are governed by the third party’s privacy policy.

Third Parties We Work With:

  • Google LLC (Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager)
  • Hosting providers
  • Email service providers

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies
  • Deleted when you close your browser
  • Used for essential functionality like shopping cart
Persistent Cookies
  • Remain on your device for a set period (from days to years)
  • Used for analytics, preferences, and marketing
  • Can be deleted manually at any time

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner with options to:

  • Accept All: Consent to all cookies
  • Reject Non-Essential: Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable
  • Cookie Settings: Access detailed preferences at any time

You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in our website footer.


Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome
  1. Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  2. Choose your preferred option
  3. Manage or delete specific cookies
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Go to Options > Privacy & Security
  2. Under Cookies and Site Data, configure settings
  3. Manage individual site permissions
Safari
  1. Go to Preferences > Privacy
  2. Manage cookies and website data
  3. Configure tracking prevention
Microsoft Edge
  1. Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions
  2. Manage cookies and site data
  3. Configure tracking prevention
Mobile Browsers

Access settings through your browser’s menu. Options vary by device and browser version.


Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential Cookies Disabled
  • Website will not function properly
  • Cannot add items to cart
  • Cannot complete purchases
  • Login functionality disabled
Analytics Cookies Disabled
  • We cannot improve website based on usage data
  • No impact on website functionality
Marketing Cookies Disabled
  • You will still see ads but they won’t be personalized
  • We cannot measure campaign effectiveness
  • Remarketing will not work

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We honor your cookie preferences set through our cookie banner.


Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. When you click these links, you leave our website and are subject to the third party’s cookie policy. We are not responsible for cookies set by external websites.


Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data such as IP address or device identifiers. This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy at leafysale.com/privacy-policy.

GDPR Compliance
  • We only use non-essential cookies with your consent
  • You can withdraw consent at any time
  • Cookie data is protected with appropriate security measures
  • Data retention periods are specified for each cookie type

International Users

EU/EEA Users

We comply with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements:

  • Consent required for non-essential cookies
  • Clear information about cookie purposes
  • Easy opt-out mechanisms
Other Jurisdictions

We strive to comply with local privacy laws regarding cookies and tracking technologies.


Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • Changes in cookies we use
  • New technologies implemented
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Improvements to transparency

Notification of Changes:

  • Updated “Last Updated” date at top of page
  • Significant changes communicated via email or website notice
  • Review this page periodically for updates

List of Specific Cookies

Essential Cookies
Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintain user session Session
cart_token Remember shopping cart items 7 days
consent_status Store cookie preferences 1 year
language Remember language selection 1 year
Analytics Cookies
Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Distinguish users 2 years Google Analytics
_gid Distinguish users 24 hours Google Analytics
_gat Throttle request rate 1 minute Google Analytics
Marketing Cookies
Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_gcl_au Track conversions 90 days Google Ads
IDE Show personalized ads 2 years Google Ads
test_cookie Check if cookies enabled 15 minutes Google Ads

Note: Cookie names and durations may change. This list is regularly updated.


Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Know what cookies are being used
  • Access data collected through cookies
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
  • Object to processing of cookie data
  • Request deletion of cookie data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie banner.


Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “Cookie Policy Inquiry”

For general privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy at leafysale.com/privacy-policy


Additional Resources

Learn More About Cookies:

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • EU Cookie Information: ec.europa.eu/info/cookies

Opt-Out Tools:

  • Google Ads Settings: www.google.com/settings/ads
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: www.youronlinechoices.eu

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