Cookie Policy

1. 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 the owners of the website.

Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide personalized content and advertisements.

2. How We Use Cookies

Tip Beacon uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Shopping cart functionality
• User authentication and account access
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and performance optimization
• Cookie consent preferences

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

• Page views and user navigation patterns
• Time spent on different pages
• Traffic sources and referral information
• Device and browser information
• Error reporting and performance monitoring

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Language and region preferences
• Recently viewed products
• Wishlist and favorites
• Customer support chat functionality
• Social media integration

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness:

• Targeted advertising based on interests
• Retargeting campaigns
• Social media advertising
• Email marketing optimization
• Affiliate program tracking

3. Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by our website (tip-beacon.com) and can only be read by us.

Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by external services we use on our website, such as:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Payment processors for secure transactions
• Social media platforms for sharing functionality
• Advertising networks for targeted ads
• Customer support tools

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

4. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set up notifications when cookies are being set

Opt-Out Tools

For specific services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Interest-based advertising: Digital Advertising Alliance

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:

If You Disable Essential Cookies

• You may not be able to make purchases
• Account login may not work properly
• Shopping cart functionality may be limited
• Security features may be compromised

If You Disable Analytics Cookies

• We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
• Performance issues may not be detected
• Your browsing experience remains unaffected

If You Disable Marketing Cookies

• Advertisements may be less relevant to your interests
• You may see more generic advertising
• Email marketing may be less personalized

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or email
• Request your consent for new cookie categories if required by law

8. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: