Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 27-Aug-2025
Effective Date: 27-Aug-2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Mila Cantes ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://milacantes.com/ (the "Website"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
1) What Are Cookies & Similar Technologies?
"Cookies" are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be first‑party (set by us) or third‑party (set by others). We also use similar technologies such as pixels, local storage, and SDKs.
2) Legal Basis & Consent
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the Website to function (e.g., checkout, security) and do not require consent.
All non‑essential cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising/personalisation) run only with your prior consent. You can grant, refuse, or withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings (see Section 6).
3) How & Why We Use Cookies
We group cookies into the following categories:
Strictly Necessary – enable core functionality such as page navigation, login/session management, shopping cart, payment routing, and security (e.g., bot protection, load balancing). The Website cannot function properly without these.
Performance/Analytics – help us understand how the Website is used (page views, traffic sources, aggregated metrics) so we can improve performance and user experience.
Functional – remember your choices (e.g., language, region) and provide enhanced features.
Advertising/Targeting – enable delivery and measurement of ads relevant to you and limit ad frequency; may build pseudonymous profiles linked to identifiers (with your consent).
4) Cookies We Use (edit to match your stack)
Remove rows that don’t apply and add any others you use. Durations are typical defaults; confirm in your tools.
A. Strictly Necessary
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart, wp_woocommerce_session_* | Cart & checkout session | Session / 2 days |
| WordPress | wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* | Authenticated session security | Session |
| Cloudflare | __cf_bm, __cfruid, cf_clearance | Bot management, DDoS protection, CDN | 30 mins – 1 year |
B. Performance/Analytics (consent)
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | _ga, _ga_*, _gid, _gat | Site usage analytics & performance | 1 minute – 2 years |
| Hotjar (if used) | _hjSession_*, _hjFirstSeen, _hjIncludedInSessionSample | UX analytics & feedback | Session – 1 year |
| Plausible (if used) | N/A (cookieless by default) | Privacy‑friendly analytics | N/A |
C. Functional (consent where required)
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPML/Polylang | wp-wpml_current_language / pll_language | Remember language selection | 1 year |
| Preferences | mc_prefs_* (example) | Save storefront/user settings | 1 year |
D. Advertising/Targeting (consent)
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | _fbp | Ad delivery/measurement, retargeting | 3 months |
| Google Ads | _gcl_au, IDE | Conversion tracking & optimisation | 3 months – 2 years |
| TikTok | _ttp | Ad performance & retargeting | up to 13 months |
| Pinterest (if used) | _pin_unauth, _pinterest_sess | Ad measurement & retargeting | 1 year / Session |
Note: Third‑party providers may change cookie names/durations. We review and update this table periodically.
5) Third‑Party Cookies & Pixels
When you consent, third parties (e.g., analytics and advertising partners) may set cookies/pixels. We do not control these technologies and their use is governed by the providers’ own policies. See your Cookie Settings panel for the current vendor list.
6) Managing Your Preferences
On your first visit, a consent banner lets you Accept all, Reject all (where available), or manage granular choices by category.
You can change or withdraw consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the Website footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser/device settings. Blocking some cookies may impact Website functionality (especially strictly necessary cookies).
Cookie Settings: [Link this text to your on‑site consent manager]
7) Retention & Cookie Lifetimes
Cookies persist for the durations indicated in Section 4 (or the period specified by the provider), unless you delete them earlier via your browser or withdraw consent. Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
8) Region‑Specific Information (if applicable)
EU/EEA & UK: Non‑essential cookies require prior consent. You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
Other regions: We apply similar consent standards where required by local law. If applicable in your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights described in our Privacy Policy.
[Optional – remove if not implemented]: If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, our consent tool treats it as an opt‑out for non‑essential cookies in supported regions.
9) Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (for example, to reflect changes to our cookies, vendors, or legal requirements). We will post the updated version here and adjust the Last Updated date above.
10) Contact
Questions about cookies?
Email: info@milacantes.com
Legal/Privacy: law@milacantes.com
Postal: [Company Address, City, Country, Postcode]
