Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 6, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Outdoor Embers ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.outdoorembers.com ("Website") to enhance your browsing experience, understand how our Website is used, and for marketing and advertising purposes.
This Cookie Policy explains:
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What cookies are
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How we use them
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Your choices regarding cookies
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Where to find more information
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device, store your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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Essential Cookies: Required for core Website functionality, such as security, network management, and accessibility.
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Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Website, so we can improve speed, usability, and customer experience.
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Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as cart items, location settings, and login details.
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Advertising & Targeting Cookies: Show you relevant Outdoor Embers promotions, limit how often you see certain ads, and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 First-Party Cookies – Set directly by Outdoor Embers to enable site functionality.
4.2 Third-Party Cookies – Set by trusted service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook Ads) for analytics and marketing.
4.3 Session Cookies – Temporary; expire when you close your browser.
4.4 Persistent Cookies – Remain until they expire or you manually delete them.
5. Examples of Cookies in Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Expiration |
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| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session variables | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gat | Limits request rate to Google Analytics | Analytics | 1 minute |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 hours |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie consent preferences | Functionality | 1 year |
| fr | Facebook advertising & analytics | Advertising | 3 months |
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings:
6.2 Opt-Out Options
Note: Disabling cookies may affect site functionality, including cart and checkout features.
7. Consent to Use Cookies
When you first visit Outdoor Embers, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect technology changes, legal requirements, or improvements to our services. Please check this page periodically for updates.
9. Contact Us
Outdoor Embers
Email: support@outdoorembers.com
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Website: www.outdoorembers.com