Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

At Chinasteepcraft (chinasteepcraft.info), we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our website, and provide personalized services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior. Cookies help websites remember information about you during and between visits.

Note: Cookies are not harmful. They do not contain personal information unless you provide it directly to us.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure access to user accounts, and form submissions.

Examples: Session ID, authentication tokens, security settings

2. Performance/Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting data on page visits, bounce rates, and traffic sources. This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies, heatmap tracking

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. They store language preferences, login information, and display settings.

Examples: Language preference, theme selection, saved filters

4. Marketing/Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing behavior across websites to display targeted advertisements and marketing content relevant to your interests.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies, conversion tracking

How We Use Cookies

To provide and maintain our website functionality
To analyze website traffic and user behavior
To remember your preferences and login information
To deliver personalized marketing content
To improve our products and services
To detect and prevent fraud

Cookies Used on Our Website

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Essential	Session management	Session
_ga	Analytics	Track user ID for Google Analytics	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Track session ID for Google Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Throttle request rate	1 minute
fbp	Marketing	Facebook conversion tracking	3 months
language_preference	Functional	Remember language choice	1 year
user_preferences	Functional	Store user display preferences	1 year
cookie_consent	Essential	Store cookie consent preferences	1 year

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when cookies are sent. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect this setting, we cannot guarantee that all third-party services honor this preference.

Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services (such as Google Analytics, Facebook, and advertising platforms). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We are not responsible for their cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies.

You can opt out of personalized advertising through industry initiatives like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).

Privacy & Data Protection

We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and local Bulgarian privacy laws. Cookies are used in accordance with these regulations and your privacy rights are protected.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to manage your preferences, please contact us:

Chinasteepcraft
Address: boulevard. Tsar Liberator 149, Burgas, Bulgaria
Website: chinasteepcraft.info
Please allow 5-7 business days for a response.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates the last update. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.