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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2023

This Cookie Policy explains how Impaspesta Books ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at impaspesta.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.

By continuing to browse or use our Site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember if you've been to the website before. They can be used to store items in a shopping cart, remember your preferences, analyze how the website is used, and personalize content.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, while others are optional but help improve your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

2.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot disable these cookies through our cookie manager, as our Site cannot function properly without them.

Examples of necessary cookies include:

  • Cookies used to remember items in your shopping cart
  • Cookies that enable you to stay logged into your account
  • Cookies that help ensure the security of our Site

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples of functional cookies include:

  • Cookies that remember your language or region preference
  • Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Cookies that enable social sharing functionality

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources, measure and improve the performance of our Site.

Examples of analytics cookies include:

  • Cookies set by Google Analytics to track user behavior on our Site
  • Cookies that help us understand which pages are most popular
  • Cookies that help us identify issues with our Site functionality

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They are typically placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

Examples of marketing cookies include:

  • Cookies used for retargeting advertisements
  • Cookies that measure the effectiveness of advertisements
  • Cookies used by social media platforms to track your visits to our Site

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our Site. These third parties may include:

  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our Site
  • Social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) when we embed social media features on our Site
  • Advertising networks that deliver targeted advertisements that may be of interest to you
  • Payment processors to ensure secure transactions

Please note that we do not control the use of these third-party cookies and cannot access them. Third parties are responsible for the cookies they set on your device. We recommend that you check the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your website session. They are deleted from your device when you close your web browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device after your browser has been closed. They are used to remember your preferences for when you visit the site again. They remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options to manage your cookie preferences:

5.1 Our Cookie Management Tool

We provide a cookie management tool that allows you to customize your cookie preferences on our Site. You can access this tool by clicking "Manage Cookies" in the footer of our Site or by clicking "Customize" when you first see our cookie banner.

Through this tool, you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize which categories of optional cookies you accept

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Manage Cookies" in the footer of our Site.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. You can also consult the help section of your browser or visit the following links for more information:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Apple Safari

Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our Site, and parts of our Site may no longer be fully accessible.

5.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to "Do Not Track" signals, and our Site does not currently respond to such signals.

5.4 Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies

For information on how to opt out of cookies set by our third-party partners, please visit the following sites:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
  • Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada

6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of the Site may not work properly, such as:

  • You may not be able to stay logged into your account
  • Your shopping cart may not function correctly
  • Your preferences and settings may not be remembered
  • Some pages may not load correctly

Necessary cookies are required for the basic functionality of our Site and cannot be disabled through our cookie management tool.

7. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to track your interactions with our Site:

7.1 Web Beacons

Also known as "clear gifs," "pixel tags," or "single-pixel gifs," these are small electronic images embedded in web content or emails. They are used to count users who have visited certain pages, opened emails, or accessed certain content.

7.2 Local Storage

Some features of our Site may use local storage, such as HTML5 localStorage and IndexedDB, to store content information and preferences. These technologies operate similarly to cookies but are stored in different parts of your device and are managed through different settings.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you through a notice on our Site or by other means, as appropriate.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Impaspesta Books
123 Book Street
Toronto, ON M5V 2K9
Canada

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (416) 555-1234

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