1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer or mobile device when you visit. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and items in your cart) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return or browse from page to page.

2. Why We Use Cookies
Enable core site functions such as secure checkout, account login, and cookie-consent storage.
Help us understand how visitors interact with our pages so we can improve speed, navigation, and content relevance.
Remember choices you make, such as language or region, and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Deliver relevant ads and enable social-sharing features. These cookies may track you across other sites.

3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by trusted partners acting on our behalf (e.g., payment gateways, analytics providers, or social platforms). These third parties may process data outside your country of residence; we ensure they meet adequate data-protection standards, including GDPR where applicable.

4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
Most browsers accept cookies by default but allow you to disable or delete them:
1. Browser Settings – Check the “Privacy” or “Security” section of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.
2. In-Browser Opt-Out – Use built-in tools (e.g., “Clear browsing data”) to remove existing cookies.
3. Do Not Track (DNT) – Activate DNT in your browser; while we respect the signal, third-party services may not.
4. Google Analytics Opt-Out – Install Google’s browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality, including checkout and account login.

5. Legal Basis (GDPR & ePrivacy)
We set cookies on one of the following grounds:
• Contractual necessity – to provide the services you request (e.g., keeping items in your cart).
• Legitimate interest – to measure and improve site performance.
• Consent – for any advertising or analytics cookies that are not strictly necessary. You can withdraw consent at any time via our cookie banner or by changing your browser settings.

6. Data Retention
Cookie lifespans vary: session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain for up to 24 months unless you clear them sooner.

7. Changes to This Policy
We review our Cookie Policy at least once a year. Material updates will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you via email or site banner.

8. Contact Us
Questions or concerns? Email info@pastelyakids.com

By continuing to use pastelyakids.com, you agree to the placement of cookies as described above.