This Cookies Policy explains how Transylvania Coffee Festival (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our website, you agree to the placement and use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them using your browser settings or our cookie consent manager.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (computer, mobile phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow us to recognize your device and collect information about your visit and usage of our website.
Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by a different domain or service provider).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly and securely
- Improve the performance of the site
- Analyze user behavior and website traffic
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Deliver relevant content and advertising (where applicable)
- Enable social media features and embed third-party content (e.g., YouTube videos)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Essential for basic website functionality, such as page navigation and access to secure areas. |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymized usage data. |
| Performance Cookies | Monitor and optimize website performance; these do not collect personally identifiable information. |
| Functionality Cookies | Remember user choices such as language or region to provide a more personalized experience. |
| Advertising & Social Media | Used to deliver relevant ads, limit ad frequency, and track effectiveness; may be set by third parties. |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some content or features on our site (such as embedded YouTube videos or share buttons) may use cookies from third parties such as:
- Google (YouTube, Google Analytics)
- Facebook and Instagram
These third parties may collect information about your activity on our website and other websites. We do not control the data collected by these providers. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.
5. Cookie Consent & Your Choices
Upon your first visit to our website, you will be prompted to manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. You may accept, customize, or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also control cookies at any time by modifying your browser settings to:
- Delete cookies already stored on your device
- Block future cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on the website.
6. Similar Technologies
We may use technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and tags in conjunction with cookies to understand user interaction and effectiveness of our communications. These technologies do not store information directly on your device but may function alongside cookies to gather usage data.
7. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of the website after updates means you accept the revised policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, please reach out to us via the Contact page on our website.
Thank you for being part of the Transylvania Coffee Festival community!