Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how printYourvibe ("Company," "we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and mobile application. By using printYourvibe, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. These files contain information about your browsing activity and preferences.

Types of Cookies:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you manually delete them
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by printYourvibe directly
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by our partners or service providers

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance functionality: Remember your login information and preferences
  • Improve user experience: Personalize content and recommendations
  • Track analytics: Understand how you use our website
  • Prevent fraud: Detect suspicious activity and enhance security
  • Marketing: Display relevant advertisements and offers
  • Social media integration: Enable sharing on social platforms
  • Performance: Monitor website speed and troubleshoot technical issues

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function:

  • Session ID: Maintains your logged-in status
  • Security tokens: Prevent unauthorized access
  • CSRF protection: Protect against cross-site attacks
  • Language preference: Remember your language selection

Purpose: Website functionality and security
Expiry: Session or up to 1 year

Preference Cookies (Non-Essential)

These cookies remember your choices and settings:

  • Theme preference: Dark/light mode selection
  • Currency preference: Selected currency for shopping
  • Display preferences: Layout and font size settings
  • Notification settings: Your communication preferences

Purpose: Personalize your experience
Expiry: Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies (Non-Essential)

These cookies track how you use our website:

  • Google Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, traffic sources
  • Heatmaps: See where users click and scroll on pages
  • Session recording: Understand user journeys (with consent)
  • Performance metrics: Monitor website speed and functionality

Purpose: Improve our website and services
Expiry: 13 months (Google Analytics default)

Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Non-Essential)

These cookies help us show you relevant ads:

  • Facebook Pixel: Track conversions and user behavior
  • Google Ads: Track ad performance and conversions
  • Retargeting pixels: Show you ads for products you viewed
  • Social media cookies: Enable social sharing and tracking

Purpose: Display relevant advertisements
Expiry: Varies (typically 6–24 months)

Third-Party Service Cookies

Cookies set by our service providers:

  • Payment gateway cookies: (Razorpay, PayPal) for secure transactions
  • Email service cookies: Track email opens and clicks
  • Customer support cookies: (Zendesk, etc.) for support functionality
  • Chat service cookies: Enable live chat support
  • Cloud hosting cookies: Website performance and security

Purpose: Enable third-party services
Expiry: Varies by service provider

4. Cookie Consent & Opt-In

Consent Management

When you first visit printYourvibe:

  • A cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page
  • You can accept all cookies with one click
  • You can customize which types of cookies you accept
  • You can reject non-essential cookies and use basic site functionality

Your choices are respected and saved for future visits.

Types of Consent

  1. Essential Cookies Only: Website works with limited functionality
  2. Essential + Preferences: Website remembers your settings
  3. Essential + Analytics: We can improve the website based on usage
  4. All Cookies: Full personalization and advertising capabilities

You can update your preferences at any time.

5. How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser:

Google Chrome:

  1. Click the lock icon next to your URL
  2. Select "Cookies and site data"
  3. Manage cookie preferences

Firefox:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy
  2. Scroll to Cookies and Site Data
  3. Choose your preferred settings

Safari:

  1. Go to Preferences > Privacy
  2. Select "Manage Website Data"
  3. Choose which sites to allow cookies from

Edge:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy
  2. Scroll to Clear browsing data
  3. Manage cookie preferences

Disabling Cookies

To disable all cookies:

  1. Open your browser settings
  2. Find the "Cookies" or "Privacy" section
  3. Select "Block all cookies" or "Do Not Allow"

Warning: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality, such as:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Shopping cart items may not be saved
  • Personalized recommendations may not appear
  • The website may not work properly

Delete Existing Cookies

To delete cookies already on your device:

  1. Open your browser settings
  2. Find "Clear browsing data" or "Clear site data"
  3. Select "Cookies and site data"
  4. Choose the time range (all time, past week, etc.)
  5. Click "Clear" or "Delete"

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signal

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. If you enable DNT:

  • We will attempt to respect your request, but DNT is not legally binding
  • Third-party services may still use tracking cookies
  • Some website functionality may be limited
  • Analytics may be incomplete, affecting our ability to improve the website

7. Third-Party Cookies & Tracking

Our Third-Party Partners

We use cookies from third-party service providers:

  • Google Analytics – Traffic analysis and user behavior (analytics)
  • Facebook Pixel – Conversion tracking and retargeting (marketing)
  • Google Ads – Ad performance and targeting (marketing)
  • Razorpay/PayPal – Payment processing (essential)
  • Zendesk – Customer support (functional)
  • Cloudflare – Website security and performance (essential)

Third-Party Privacy Policies

These partners have their own privacy policies:

  • We are not responsible for their practices
  • You can review their policies on their websites
  • You can opt-out of their services through their websites

Recommended resources:

8. Targeted Advertising & Retargeting

What Is Retargeting?

Retargeting (or remarketing) shows you ads for products you viewed but didn't purchase. We may use cookies to:

  • Track products you viewed
  • Recognize you on other websites
  • Show relevant product recommendations
  • Offer discounts or promotions

How to Opt-Out

To opt-out of targeted advertising:

  1. Google Ads: Manage your Google Ad Settings
  2. Facebook: Adjust Privacy Settings
  3. General Opt-Out: Your Online Choices

9. Email Marketing & Cookies

Email Tracking

When we send you marketing emails, we may use:

  • Open tracking pixels: Know if you opened the email
  • Click tracking: Know which links you clicked
  • Conversion tracking: Connect email clicks to purchases

Opting Out of Email Tracking

To opt-out of email marketing:

  1. Click the "Unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
  2. Update your email preferences in your account
  3. Contact us at support@printyourvibe.com

Note: You will still receive transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates) even if you unsubscribe.

10. Social Media Cookies

Social Media Integration

Our website integrates with social media platforms:

  • Facebook Like/Share buttons – Facebook may set cookies
  • Instagram Follow button – Instagram may set cookies
  • Pinterest Save button – Pinterest may set cookies
  • Twitter Tweet button – Twitter may set cookies

Social Media Tracking

When you use social media buttons on our site:

  • Social platforms may track your activity
  • They may use this data for their own purposes
  • Check their privacy policies for more information

11. Location & Device Information

Geolocation Cookies

We may use cookies to:

  • Detect your location (country/city)
  • Show location-specific content
  • Display relevant shipping options
  • Comply with regional regulations

You can disable location sharing in your browser settings.

Device Fingerprinting

We may use technology to identify your device:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address (partially masked for privacy)
  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)

Purpose: Fraud prevention and security

12. Cookie Consent & GDPR/Data Protection

Legal Basis for Cookies

In India and for international users, we use cookies based on:

  • Your explicit consent (for non-essential cookies)
  • Legitimate interest (for essential and analytics cookies)
  • Legal obligation (for security and compliance)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Access information about cookies we use
  • Delete cookies from your device
  • Opt-out of specific cookie types
  • Data portability (download your data)

13. Cookie Duration & Expiry

How Long Cookies Stay

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Short-term Cookies: Days to weeks
  • Medium-term Cookies: Weeks to months
  • Long-term Cookies: Months to years

Viewing Cookie Details

To see specific cookie information:

  1. Open your browser's developer tools (F12 key)
  2. Go to the "Application" or "Storage" tab
  3. Select "Cookies" to see all cookies
  4. View cookie name, value, expiry date, and domain

14. Cookie Consent Banner

About Our Consent Tool

When you visit printYourvibe:

  • A cookie consent banner appears
  • You can choose to accept, reject, or customize cookies
  • Your choice is saved in a cookie and remembered for future visits
  • You can update your preferences anytime

Changing Your Preferences

To change your cookie preferences later:

  1. Click the cookie icon (usually in the footer or header)
  2. Select "Manage Cookies" or "Cookie Settings"
  3. Update your preferences
  4. Click "Save" to apply changes

15. Child Safety & Cookies

Protecting Children

printYourvibe does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

  • We do not set tracking cookies for children
  • If you're under 18, parental supervision is recommended
  • Parents can control cookies through device settings

16. Security & Cookie Encryption

How We Protect Cookies

  • Essential cookies are encrypted and secure
  • HTTPS protocol protects cookies in transit
  • Secure flag prevents access from non-secure connections
  • HttpOnly flag prevents JavaScript access to sensitive cookies

17. Third-Party Links & Cookies

External Websites

When you click links to external websites:

  • Those sites may set their own cookies
  • We are not responsible for their cookie practices
  • Review their privacy policies for details

18. Marketing Automation & Cookies

Email & SMS Personalization

We may use cookies to:

  • Remember your browsing history
  • Personalize email content
  • Tailor SMS offers to your interests
  • Track email and SMS performance

19. Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Your continued use of printYourvibe indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

20. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Email: support@printyourvibe.com

Phone: +91 XXXXX XXXXX

Business Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST

Address:
printYourvibe
[Your Business Address]
[City], [State] [PIN Code]
India

Privacy Officer: [Your Name/Title]
Email: privacy@printyourvibe.com

21. Additional Resources

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