Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and tracking technologies
Last updated: January 1, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how BestSlushieMachine.com ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
Your Control: You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
- Traffic source identification
Duration: Up to 2 years
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Amazon affiliate tracking cookies
- Google Ads cookies
- Retargeting pixels
- Conversion tracking
Duration: Up to 1 year
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Language preferences
- Theme settings
- Newsletter subscription status
- User interface preferences
Duration: Up to 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior.
- • _ga: Distinguishes users
- • _gid: Distinguishes users
- • _gat: Throttles request rate
Amazon Associates
Tracks affiliate referrals and commissions.
- • Affiliate tracking cookies
- • Shopping cart persistence
- • Conversion tracking
Google Ads
Delivers targeted advertisements and measures campaign performance.
- • Ad targeting cookies
- • Conversion tracking
- • Remarketing pixels
Social Media
Social sharing buttons and embedded content.
- • Facebook pixels
- • Twitter tracking
- • Instagram embeds
Various privacy policies apply
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
You can also use these tools to opt out of specific tracking:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
Important: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience. Some features may not work properly without cookies.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time
Your consent choices are stored in a cookie so we can remember your preferences for future visits.
Data Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
| Cookie Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Essential functionality |
| Analytics Cookies | Up to 2 years | Website optimization |
| Advertising Cookies | Up to 1 year | Targeted advertising |
| Preference Cookies | Up to 1 year | User preferences |
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: cookies@bestslushiemachine.com
- Website: https://bestslushiemachine.com
- Address: 123 Frozen Drink Lane, Beverage City, BC 12345