Cookie Policy
**Last Updated:** June 18, 2025
**Effective Date:** June 18, 2025
## 1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Gleamcolor ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.gleamcolor.com (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy), which provides more detailed information about how we handle your personal data.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.
## 2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our Website. They help the website remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.
We also use similar tracking technologies such as:
- **Web beacons:** Small graphic images that may be included on our Website and emails
- **Pixels:** Tiny images or code snippets that help us understand how you interact with our Website
- **Local storage:** Data stored by your browser for longer-term retention
- **Session storage:** Temporary data storage during your browsing session
## 3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
### Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
**Examples:**
- Maintaining user session state
- Remembering items in your shopping cart
- Security and fraud prevention features
**Legal Basis:** Legitimate interest (GDPR) / Necessary for service delivery (CCPA)
### Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
**Examples:**
- Google Analytics cookies
- Heat mapping tools
- Site performance monitoring
**Legal Basis:** Consent required (you can manage preferences below)
### Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
**Examples:**
- Remembering your language preferences
- Storing regional settings
- Remembering if you've engaged with specific site features
**Legal Basis:** Consent required (you can manage preferences below)
### Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
**Examples:**
- Social media pixels (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Retargeting cookies
- Interest-based advertising cookies
**Legal Basis:** Consent required (you can manage preferences below)
## 4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below details the specific cookies we use on our Website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---------------|------------|---------|------------|--------|
| gleamcolor_session | Gleamcolor | User authentication and session management | Session | Essential |
| cart_id | Gleamcolor | Shopping cart functionality | 30 days | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Gleamcolor | Remembering your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishing unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishing unique users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttling request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _fbp | Meta Platforms | Facebook advertising | 3 months | Marketing |
| fr | Meta Platforms | Facebook advertising | 3 months | Marketing |
| lang | Gleamcolor | Language preference storage | 1 year | Functional |
## 5. How We Use Cookie Data
We use the information collected through cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning and security of our Website
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how our Website is used and improve its performance
- Personalize your experience and show relevant content
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Enable social media functionality
- Comply with legal obligations
## 6. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
### Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our Website. This allows you to enable or disable different categories of cookies (except essential cookies).
### Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may affect your experience on our Website.
**To manage cookies through your browser:**
- **Google Chrome:** Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- **Mozilla Firefox:** Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- **Safari:** Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- **Microsoft Edge:** Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
### Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser communicates the GPC signal, we will treat it as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising purposes.
### Advertising Industry Opt-Outs
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many third-party advertisers:
- **Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA):** [optout.aboutads.info](https://optout.aboutads.info)
- **Network Advertising Initiative (NAI):** [optout.networkadvertising.org](https://optout.networkadvertising.org)
- **European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA):** [youronlinechoices.eu](https://www.youronlinechoices.eu)
## 7. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may process your personal data outside your country of residence, including in the United States. When we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
## 8. Data Retention
We retain cookie data for varying periods depending on the type of cookie:
- **Session cookies:** Deleted when you close your browser
- **Persistent cookies:** Remain until they expire or you delete them
- **Analytics data:** Typically retained for 14 to 50 months
- **Marketing cookies:** Typically retained for 30 to 540 days
Specific retention periods for each cookie are listed in Section 4 above.
## 9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other reasons. We will post any updates on this page and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
## 10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- **Email:** privacy@gleamcolor.com
- **Address:** 4708 S Harrington AVE Sloux Fails SD United States
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy).