Effective Date: [03/29/2025]

At GoldFields, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies used on our website [Your Website URL] (“Website”), and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy unless you have disabled cookies in your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. These files allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login information, language preferences, and display settings) over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

There are two main types of cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave the website. They are erased from your device once you close your browser.
  
  
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (e.g., days or years), even after you close your browser, and are activated again when you visit the website that created them.
  
  

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several different types of cookies on our Website to enhance functionality, analyze usage patterns, and provide a personalized user experience. These cookies include:

A. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Website and are crucial for the proper functioning of features such as:

• User login and authentication.
  
  
• Managing your shopping cart and order processing.
  
  
• Enabling security features (such as fraud prevention and ensuring the safe browsing experience).
  
  

These cookies do not collect personal information or track your browsing activities outside our Website. Without these cookies, certain functionalities, such as accessing secured areas, cannot be provided.

Examples of essential cookies we use include:

• Session Cookies: These cookies allow us to keep you logged in during your session or to retain your cart items while you browse.
  
  
• Authentication Cookies: These cookies are used to recognize you when you log in and keep you logged in during your session.
  
  

B. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use the Website. They help us improve the performance and functionality of the site by analyzing various aspects of user interaction, such as:

• Pages visited most frequently.
  
  
• Time spent on the Website.
  
  
• Whether error messages are displayed.
  
  

The data collected by performance cookies is aggregated and anonymous. This information is used to understand patterns in user behavior, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the Website for a better user experience.

Examples of performance cookies we use:

• Google Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect data on how users interact with the Website, such as which pages are visited, how long users stay on the site, and which links they click. This helps us optimize the Website’s layout and content.
  
  
• Heatmap Cookies (e.g., Hotjar): These cookies track user behavior on the Website, such as where visitors click, scroll, or move their mouse. This helps us understand user interests and optimize the user interface.
  
  

C. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and choices on the Website. These cookies allow the site to provide enhanced, personalized features such as:

• Language or region preferences.
  
  
• Remembering items you’ve added to your shopping cart.
  
  
• Saving your preferences for future visits (e.g., currency selection or preferred payment method).
  
  

These cookies do not collect information that can personally identify you but improve your interaction with the Website by tailoring content to your preferences.

Examples of functional cookies we use:

• Language Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your language or region settings so you can enjoy a localized experience without needing to select your preferences each time you visit.
  
  
• Shopping Cart Cookies: These cookies help keep track of the items you’ve added to your cart or wishlist, ensuring they’re saved between visits.
  
  

D. Targeting or Advertising Cookies

Targeting or advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. These cookies collect information about your browsing activities and interests in order to serve personalized advertisements based on your preferences and browsing history. They can also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by tracking which ads you engage with.

We may use these cookies to display ads on our Website or on third-party websites, such as social media platforms.

Examples of targeting cookies we use:

• Google Ads Cookies: These cookies track your browsing activities across the web to show you ads related to your interests, including Google Display Network and Google Shopping ads.
  
  
• Facebook Pixel Cookies: These cookies allow us to show personalized ads to Facebook users who have interacted with our Website or similar content.
  
  

E. Third-Party Cookies

We allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device when you visit our Website. These third-party cookies may be used to track your interactions with their services and provide insights or advertisements. They help us understand user behavior, improve services, and target advertisements across the web.

These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of the third parties.

Examples of third-party cookies include:

• Google Analytics Cookies: These cookies are set by Google to collect data on how users interact with our Website.
  
  
• Social Media Cookies (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram): These cookies are used by social media platforms to track users who visit our site and engage with social sharing features.
  
  

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To Improve Website Functionality: Cookies allow us to personalize the Website experience by remembering your preferences and providing relevant content based on your browsing history.
  
  
• To Analyze Website Usage: Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website, identify popular areas, and fix any issues users may face.
  
  
• To Provide Personalized Advertising: Targeting cookies enable us to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests across the web.
  
  
• To Ensure Security: Essential cookies help secure user sessions and protect against fraudulent activities.
  
  

4. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to control and manage cookies placed on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your cookie settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionality on the Website, such as shopping cart management or personalized content.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can manage or delete cookies by adjusting the settings in your browser. Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

• Google Chrome:
  
  
  1. Click the three dots in the upper-right corner and select “Settings.”
     
     
  2. Scroll down to “Privacy and Security” and click “Cookies and other site data.”
     
     
  3. Choose your cookie preferences (e.g., Block all cookies, Allow all cookies, etc.).
     
     
• Mozilla Firefox:
  
  
  1. Click the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner and select “Options.”
     
     
  2. Go to “Privacy & Security” and scroll down to “Cookies and Site Data.”
     
     
  3. Select your cookie preferences (e.g., Block cookies, Manage permissions, etc.).
     
     
• Safari:
  
  
  1. Click “Safari” in the top menu bar and select “Preferences.”
     
     
  2. Go to the “Privacy” tab and manage your cookie settings under “Cookies and website data.”
     
     
• Microsoft Edge:
  
  
  1. Click the three dots in the upper-right corner and select “Settings.”
     
     
  2. Go to “Privacy, search, and services” and click “Cookies and site permissions.”
     
     
  3. Choose your cookie preferences (e.g., Block or Allow specific cookies).
     
     

You can also delete cookies already placed on your device via your browser settings.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner will appear, informing you about our use of cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies or manage your cookie preferences. If you accept cookies, we will place the cookies on your device as described in this Cookie Policy.

If you choose to disable non-essential cookies, certain features of the Website may not work properly.

5. Cookie Retention

The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on the type of cookie:

• Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser.
  
  
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specific period (usually from a few days to two years) unless deleted manually by the user or automatically after expiration.
  
  

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites may use their own cookies, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update or modify this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, business practices, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

• Email: [Your Email Address]
  
  
• Phone: [Your Phone Number]
  
  
• Mailing Address: [Your Business Address]
  
  

Thank you for visiting GoldFields! We are committed to providing you with a seamless and personalized browsing experience while respecting your privacy.