What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a harmless text file stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. Its main purpose is to remember your visit and your preferences, allowing the website to provide a personalized and efficient experience. Cookies have been in use for over 20 years and are essential for modern websites.
What Cookies Are NOT
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They are not viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, or spam.
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They do not open pop-ups or harm your device.
What Information Do Cookies Store?
Cookies do not store sensitive information like credit cards, bank data, ID numbers, or photos. They mainly store:
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Technical browsing data
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Personal preferences
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Content customization
Cookies are linked to your browser, not your person, so changing browsers will create new cookies and the website will not automatically recognize you.
Types of Cookies
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Technical cookies: Essential for basic website functionality and differentiating humans from bots.
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Analytical cookies: Collect information about your navigation, visited sections, products viewed, language, time of use, etc.
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Advertising cookies: Show ads based on your browsing, country, or language.
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
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First-party: Created by LaTiendadelJardin.com.
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Third-party: Created by external services like Google, Facebook, or Twitter.
What Happens If You Disable Cookies?
Disabling cookies may affect your website experience, for example:
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You won’t be able to share content on social media.
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Website content will not adapt to your preferences.
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You cannot access personal areas like “My Account” or “My Orders”.
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Online purchases may require phone orders or in-store visits.
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Geographical, language, or currency preferences won’t be saved.
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The website cannot analyze traffic to improve performance.
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You cannot comment, rate, or upload photos.
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Ads will not be personalized.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
Cookies can be deleted or blocked globally or for specific domains via your browser settings.
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, IE, Android, iOS, Windows Phone
Instructions vary by browser, generally under Settings > Privacy or Security > Cookies, allowing you to block or delete them.