Cookies Policy.

Last Updated: October 24th, 2024

At Soleil Lumière, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and your choices regarding cookie management.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please follow the instructions in the “Managing Cookies” section below to modify your preferences.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain preferences, actions, and settings over time. Cookies can be classified into different types, such as session cookies, persistent cookies, first-party cookies, and third-party cookies.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

 

• • Necessary Cookies
    These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. Without these cookies, services like shopping carts, login sessions, and secure areas of the site cannot function. These cookies do not store personal data and are usually set in response to actions like logging in, filling out forms, or setting preferences.
    

     

    • • Example: Shopping cart functionality, user login sessions.

• • Performance Cookies
    These cookies help us analyze how visitors interact with our website, so we can improve the user experience. These cookies collect information about the pages visited, how long users stay on each page, and any errors encountered.
    

     

    • • Example: Google Analytics, Hotjar.

• • Functional Cookies
    These cookies enable us to remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings or region, to offer a more personalized experience.
    

     

    • • Example: Language preference, region selection.

• • Targeting or Advertising Cookies
    These cookies track your browsing activities across websites to provide targeted advertising based on your interests. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners and can help deliver relevant ads to you both on our website and across the internet.
    

     

    • • Example: Google Ads, Facebook Ads.

• • Social Media Cookies
    These cookies allow you to share content from our website on social media platforms. They are set by the social media services we have integrated into our website, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
    

     

    • • Example: Facebook “Like” button, Twitter share button.

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3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

 

• • Enhance User Experience: Cookies help us provide a smoother, faster, and more customized user experience by remembering your preferences and choices.

• • Site Functionality: Some cookies are required to ensure the essential functions of our website, such as order processing and user authentication.

• • Analytics and Performance: We use cookies to analyze how visitors use our website, track performance, and identify areas of improvement.

• • Advertising and Targeting: We may use cookies to serve personalized advertisements and track their performance, allowing us to deliver more relevant content and offers to you.

• • Compliance with Legal Requirements: Some cookies are necessary to ensure we comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

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4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we set, third parties may also set cookies when you visit our website. These third parties include:

 

• • Advertising Networks: We may work with third-party advertisers and networks to serve targeted ads based on your interests.

• • Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website and gather data for optimization purposes.

• • Social Media Platforms: Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram may use cookies for features such as sharing content or tracking engagement with their content.

Please note that we do not have control over third-party cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

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5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. You can choose to disable certain types of cookies, block cookies entirely, or delete cookies that have already been set.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser:
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through the browser settings. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, accept cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. The process for managing cookies varies by browser, so please refer to the instructions for your specific browser:

 

• • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.

• • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.

• • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.

• • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

Opting Out of Personalized Ads:
If you wish to opt-out of targeted advertising, you can do so by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page.

Please note that even if you choose to opt-out of targeted advertising, you may still see advertisements on the internet, but they may not be tailored to your interests.

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6. Cookies and Mobile Devices

If you are using a mobile device to access our website, we may use cookies to collect similar types of information as we do on desktop devices. You can manage cookies on your mobile device by adjusting your mobile browser settings or using mobile-specific options in the operating system.

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7. Cookies Retention Period

Cookies may remain on your device for varying periods of time, depending on their type:

 

• • Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are erased once you close your browser.

• • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device until they expire (typically 1 year) or until you delete them.

If you would like to delete or change your cookie preferences, you can do so at any time by following the instructions in the “Managing Cookies” section above.

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8. Updates to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technological advancements. When we update this policy, we will post the updated version on our website, and the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and to check for any changes.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or need assistance managing cookies, please contact us at:

 

• • Email: [customer-care@soleillumiere.com]

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By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please follow the instructions provided above to manage your preferences.