Cookie Policy
Last updated: 6/22/2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to visit the site again and making the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized content. We respect your privacy and give you control over which cookies we use.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Examples: Session management, authentication, security
Can be disabled: No - these are required for the website to work
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Examples: Google Analytics, page views, time spent on site
Can be disabled: Yes - you can opt out of these cookies
Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality.
Examples: Theme preferences, language settings, volume controls
Can be disabled: Yes - but some features may not work properly
Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
Examples: Social media integrations, advertising networks
Can be disabled: Yes - you can opt out of these cookies
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Firebase: For authentication and data storage
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and embedded content
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they use cookies and personal data.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies have been set
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies
- Set cookie preferences for future visits
Browser Cookie Settings:
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Essential Cookies: Duration of your session or until you log out
- Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): 26 months from last activity
- Functional Cookies: Up to 1 year for preferences like theme settings
- Consent Cookies: Exactly 1 year to remember your cookie preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Up to 2 years for advertising purposes (if consented)
Legal Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.
Your Rights Under GDPR/CCPA:
- • Right to withdraw consent at any time
- • Right to access information about cookies we use
- • Right to request deletion of cookie data
- • Right to object to certain types of processing
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain types of cookies, it may affect your website experience:
- Some features may not work properly
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Personalized content may not be available
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or other appropriate means.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: whenalienscometotea@gmail.com
Website: Contact Form
Privacy Policy: View Full Privacy Policy
For GDPR/CCPA requests, please include "Data Rights Request" in your subject line.