Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to improve your experience on our website.
Last updated: November 16, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies for different purposes:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Shopping cart functionality
- Cookie consent preferences
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and website performance
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the website.
- Google Analytics cookies (ga, _gid, _gat)
- Page visit tracking
- Website performance measurement
- User behavior analysis
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.
- Remembering your preferences (language, region)
- Remembering items in your shopping cart
- Video player preferences
- Live chat functionality
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Facebook Pixel
- Google Ads Remarketing
- Retargeting pixels
- Ad performance measurement
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Website Functionality: To enable core website functions such as navigation, page load times, and secure access
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our services
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Security: To protect our website and users from fraudulent activity
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use cookies from third-party services that appear on our website. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about you when you visit our website and other websites. This information may be used to show you advertising on other websites or to provide analytics services.
Third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and advertising
- Payment Processors: To process payments securely
- Video Hosting Services: For embedded video content
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. However, if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not work properly.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie settings link in the banner or in the footer of our website.
Opting Out of Advertising
You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page at https://optout.aboutads.info/ or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page at https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/.
Specific Cookies We Use
Here are the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| cookie_consent | Gary Blanchard Jewelers | Stores cookie preferences | 1 year |
| cart_items | Gary Blanchard Jewelers | Shopping cart contents | Session |
| fr | Facebook Pixel advertising | 90 days |
Data Protection
We take the protection of your data seriously. All information collected through cookies is stored securely and is only accessible by authorized personnel. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
For more information about how we protect your data, please see our Privacy Notice.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Phone: (225) 654-0622
Email: scoutbruce@blanchardjwl.com
Mail: Gary Blanchard Jewelers, 5317 Main St, Zachary, LA 70791-3956
We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically as it may be updated from time to time.