This Cookie Policy explains how Jinny Words (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website: www.jinnywords.com. It outlines what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and to protecting your privacy in accordance with Canadian data protection laws and best practices.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status, and can improve your browsing experience.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your user experience, improve the functionality of our site, and analyze how our content is being accessed. Specifically, we use cookies for the following purposes:
- Performance & Analytics: To collect anonymized information about how users interact with the site, such as which pages are visited most often.
- Functional: To remember your preferences (e.g., language selection or font size).
- Security: To help us detect and mitigate security risks.
- Advertising & Affiliates: To track the performance of affiliate links or sponsored content, and ensure proper referral attribution.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data without your explicit consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for the operation of the website and enabling core features. |
| Functional Cookies | Help personalize your experience (e.g., remembering settings). |
| Analytics Cookies | Track anonymous usage data to improve performance and content delivery. |
| Marketing Cookies | Track user engagement with ads, affiliate links, or sponsored content. |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on our site for the purposes of analytics and marketing. These may include services such as:
- Google Analytics
- YouTube (embedded videos)
- Affiliate marketing platforms
These third parties may use their own cookies subject to their respective privacy and cookie policies.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to control the use of cookies on your device. Here are your options:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu.
- Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, a cookie banner may allow you to accept or reject certain categories of cookies.
- Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website and reduce the quality of your experience.
6. How We Store and Secure Cookie Data
While cookies themselves do not store personal data, some cookies may be associated with other information we collect. Any data derived from cookies is stored securely and handled according to our Privacy Policy and Canadian privacy laws.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our services. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.
You are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
