Cookie Policy
Website Cookies & Preferences
At Charming Solutions, we believe in transparency and trust. Cookies are little digital helpers that allow our website to run smoothly, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. Some are essential for the site to function, while others help us understand how visitors use our site so we can make it better. We respect your privacy and want you to have full control over how cookies are used.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They store tiny bits of information that help the site remember your actions and preferences (like language or login status) over time so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you come back.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies – These cookies are required for the website to run and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include things like session cookies and security-related tokens.
- Performance / Analytics Cookies – These collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site (pages visited, time spent, errors). We use this data to improve how the site works. Example: Google Analytics (anonymized).
- Functional Cookies – These remember choices you make (language, region, or other customizations) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Advertising / Targeting Cookies – These are used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance. They may be set by third-party advertising networks if you allow ad tracking.
Common Cookie Examples
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-settings-* | Stores user preferences for the WordPress admin. | Essential | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Records that you accepted/declined the cookie banner. | Functional | 6 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes users (anonymous). | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics – used to distinguish users. | Performance | 24 hours |
Note: These are sample cookie names and durations. Your site may use different cookie names depending on plugins and services you use. If you use specific third-party tools (email provider, ad networks, analytics), list those cookies here as well.
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under GDPR and PECR, we only use non-essential cookies after obtaining your informed consent. Essential cookies required for the site to function do not require consent. California residents (CCPA) have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information and to request deletion — see our Privacy Policy for details.
How We Use Cookies
- To enable core site functionality (login, security).
- To analyze and improve site performance and content.
- To remember your preferences and settings.
- To provide relevant advertising when enabled.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties we use to run the site (for example, analytics, social media, or advertising partners). These cookies are subject to the third party’s privacy policy. Common third parties may include: Google Analytics, Facebook, Pinterest, and ad networks. If you want to see more details about the cookies used by a specific third party, please check their privacy pages (we link to them here when available).
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have control over cookies. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie banner when you first visit. You can also change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Browser Cookie Settings
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (macOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
For mobile browsers, check your browser’s help pages for instructions on how to manage cookies on phones and tablets.
Your Choices
When you first visit, our cookie banner will ask for your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize which cookie categories you allow
If you change your mind later, you can use the cookie banner’s “Manage Cookies” link (if available) or clear cookies via your browser settings and revisit the site to set your preferences again.
Data Retention
Cookies themselves have the durations indicated above. We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected or as required by law. Analytics data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form for longer to help us improve the site.
Contact & More Information
If you have any questions about our cookie policy, use of cookies, or want assistance, please contact us at hello @ charming.solutions or by filling out the form on our Contact page.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we will post a prominent notice on the site. The “Last updated” date at the top will show when we made the latest changes.
For more on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy. To manage your cookie choices, use our cookie banner or visit Cookie Settings (if available).
