Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and improving our website's functionality.

At Ariba Store, we use cookies responsibly to enhance your cash on delivery shopping experience while respecting your privacy and giving you control over your data.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Shopping Cart Cookies: Remember items in your cart
• Authentication Cookies: Verify your identity for account access
• Load Balancing Cookies: Ensure optimal website performance

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language
• Location Settings: Store your delivery area preferences
• Display Preferences: Remember your view settings
• Accessibility Settings: Store accessibility preferences
• Currency Selection: Remember your preferred currency

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
• Page View Tracking: Monitor popular pages and content
• User Journey Analysis: Understand navigation patterns
• Error Tracking: Identify and fix website issues
• Performance Monitoring: Optimize website speed and functionality

Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Advertising Cookies: Show relevant ads based on your interests
• Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing functionality
• Retargeting Cookies: Show ads for products you've viewed
• Campaign Tracking: Measure marketing campaign performance
• Conversion Tracking: Track successful purchases and actions

How We Use Cookies

Improving Your Shopping Experience

We use cookies to:

• Remember your delivery address and preferences
• Keep items in your shopping cart between visits
• Provide personalized product recommendations
• Remember your account login status
• Display content in your preferred language
• Show relevant cash on delivery options for your area

Website Performance and Security

• Monitor website performance and identify issues
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Load balance traffic across our servers
• Ensure secure checkout and payment processes
• Prevent spam and abuse of our services

Analytics and Insights

• Understand which products and pages are most popular
• Analyze customer behavior and preferences
• Improve our website design and functionality
• Optimize our cash on delivery service
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Third-Party Cookies

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website:

• Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
• Google Ads: Ad tracking and conversion measurement
• Facebook Pixel: Social media ad analytics and user behavior tracking
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing (for non-COD orders)
• Customer Support: Live chat and help desk functionality
• Delivery Partners: Tracking and logistics coordination

Social Media Integration

Social media platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content on our site:

• Facebook Like and Share buttons
• Twitter Tweet buttons
• Instagram embedded content
• YouTube embedded videos
• Pinterest Save buttons

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Cookie Preference Center

Use our cookie preference center to:

• Accept or reject different types of cookies
• View detailed information about each cookie
• Update your preferences at any time
• Understand the impact of disabling certain cookies

Opt-Out Options

• Google Analytics: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
• Google Ads: Visit Google's Ad Settings page
• : Adjust your Facebook ad preferences
• : Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential Cookies

• Inability to log into your account
• Loss of shopping cart contents
• Reduced website security
• Difficulty completing cash on delivery orders
• Limited access to account features

Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may cause:

• Loss of personalized settings and preferences
• Need to re-enter information on each visit
• Less convenient browsing experience
• Default language and currency settings

Disabling these cookies will:

• Prevent us from improving our website based on usage data
• Result in less relevant advertising
• Reduce our ability to measure marketing effectiveness
• Limit personalized product recommendations

Cookie Retention and Deletion

Cookie Lifespan

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
• Short-term Cookies: 24 hours to 30 days
• Long-term Cookies: Up to 2 years for preferences and settings

Automatic Deletion

• When they reach their expiration date
• When you clear your browser data
• When you log out of your account (session cookies)
• When you change your cookie preferences

Mobile App Data Collection

Mobile Identifiers

Our mobile app may collect similar information through:

• Device identifiers and advertising IDs
• App usage analytics
• Push notification preferences
• Location data (with permission)
• Crash reports and performance data

Mobile Privacy Controls

• Adjust app permissions in device settings
• Opt-out of personalized advertising
• Control location sharing
• Manage push notification preferences

Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Update the "Last Modified" date
• Notify users via email or website banner
• Request renewed consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.