At Hobart Lena, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to ensuring transparency regarding how we use your personal data. This Cookies Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, hobartlena.shop. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at servicehub@hobartlena.shop.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, enhance user experiences, and provide certain functionality, such as remembering your preferences or tracking your activity to deliver personalized content. Cookies can be classified into different types depending on their purpose and lifespan.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Hobart Lena uses the following types of cookies on our website:

2.1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features, such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and facilitating transactions. Without these cookies, the website may not operate as intended, and certain services (such as shopping carts or e-billing) cannot be provided.

  • Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.

2.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter errors. These cookies help us understand user behavior and improve our website’s functionality by identifying trends and optimizing content. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify any individual users.

  • Examples: Google Analytics cookies, traffic analysis cookies.

2.3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance the user experience by remembering your preferences and choices, such as language settings, region selection, or login details. These cookies ensure that when you return to our website, you can enjoy a more personalized experience.

  • Examples: Language preference cookies, user customization cookies.

2.4. Targeting or Advertising Cookies

Targeting cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites and build a profile based on your interests.

  • Examples: Google AdSense cookies, Facebook Pixel cookies.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Hobart Lena uses cookies to:

  • Improve Website Functionality: Ensure that our website works as efficiently as possible, allowing you to navigate between pages, add products to your cart, and complete purchases.
  • Enhance User Experience: Provide a customized experience based on your preferences, such as saving your language settings or displaying product recommendations.
  • Analyze Website Traffic: Collect data about user activity to understand how visitors interact with our site. This information helps us identify areas that need improvement, optimize performance, and create a better user experience.
  • Marketing and Advertising: Deliver targeted advertising based on your browsing history, both on our website and across third-party platforms, to ensure that the ads you see are relevant to your interests.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies set by Hobart Lena, we also use third-party cookies provided by external service providers. These third parties may use their cookies to collect information about your online activity and offer services such as analytics, marketing, and social media integration. We use the following third-party cookies on our website:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about website traffic and user behavior. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and allows us to improve the overall experience.
  • Facebook Pixel: We use Facebook Pixel to track user interactions and deliver targeted ads on Facebook based on your behavior on our site.

Please note that third-party providers have their privacy policies governing their use of cookies and data collection practices.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to control and manage cookies on our website. Most browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings, either by accepting or rejecting all cookies or selectively choosing which cookies to allow.

5.1. Browser Settings

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, including those used on our website. However, please be aware that if you disable essential cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.

  • For Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data.
  • For Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • For Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
  • For Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies.

5.2. Opt-Out Mechanisms

You can also opt out of receiving targeted advertisements by adjusting your cookie preferences through the following platforms:

Additionally, you can use tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (DAA) WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising: https://optout.aboutads.info/

5.3. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that provides information about the types of cookies we use. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies by clicking the appropriate button. Your consent settings will be stored for future visits, but you can change your preferences at any time by visiting the cookie settings page.

6. Cookie Retention

The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on its type. Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. We use a combination of session and persistent cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

  • Session Cookies: These are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified duration, typically ranging from a few days to several months, depending on the cookie’s purpose.

7. Changes to Our Cookies Policy

Hobart Lena reserves the right to update or modify this Cookies Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you would like more information on how to manage your cookie preferences, please contact us at: