1. Introduction
Welcome to Flowers Abk, LLC. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- To ensure our website functions properly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how you use our website so we can improve it
- To provide personalized content and relevant information
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Necessary/Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to protected areas, and the shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples include:
- Session cookies that maintain your login state
- Security cookies that protect against fraudulent activity
- Shopping cart cookies that remember items you've added
- Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences
Duration: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Security cookies may persist for up to 1 year.
b) Analytics/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics cookies that track page views, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Cookies that identify which devices and browsers visitors use
- Cookies that track which pages are most popular
Duration: Typically 2 years for persistent analytics cookies, though session analytics cookies expire when you close your browser.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced features and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we've added to our pages.
Examples include:
- Language preference cookies
- Location-based cookies for local content
- Form data retention for easier re-submission
- Accessibility preference cookies
Duration: Usually 1 year, but may vary depending on the specific function.
d) Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your visit across different websites to deliver relevant advertisements. They remember that you have visited our website and share this information with advertisers to show you personalized ads. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
Examples include:
- Social media tracking cookies (Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- Remarketing cookies that show you ads based on previous visits
- Advertising network cookies
Duration: Typically 90 days to 2 years, depending on the advertising platform.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance your experience on our site:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics cookies include _ga, _gid, and _gat. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Maps: If you use our location/map features, Google may set cookies. Google Privacy Policy
Formsubmit.co
We use Formsubmit.co to process our contact forms. When you submit a form, Formsubmit.co may set cookies for spam prevention and form processing purposes. Formsubmit.co Privacy Policy
Social Media Platforms
Social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like Facebook and Instagram may set cookies on our site. These cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
- Set preferences for how browsers handle first-party and third-party cookies
Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
Opt-Out Options
For analytics cookies, you can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. How to Disable Cookies
You can prevent cookies from being set in your browser settings. Below are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies
- Choose your preferred setting or block third-party cookies
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select Settings
- Select Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your preferred setting
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Manage your cookie settings
Safari (Mac)
- Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy
- Use the "Block all cookies" option or manage individual settings
Safari (iOS)
- Go to Settings > Safari
- Under Privacy & Security, toggle "Block All Cookies"
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended, and you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser only for the duration of your visit to our website. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. The duration varies depending on the cookie's purpose:
- Essential security cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: 2 years maximum
- Functional cookies: 1 year typical
- Marketing cookies: 90 days to 2 years
7. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data processing activities. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website
- We may request your consent again if required by law
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Related Policies
Please also review our Privacy Policy for more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.