Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit Choice Pal. They help us provide you with a smooth experience by remembering your preferences and supporting our free service model through appropriate advertising.

2. How We Use Cookies

Choice Pal uses cookies specifically to enhance your experience:

• Preferences: Remember your theme choice for a personalized experience
• Service Analytics: Understand which interactive toys are most popular to guide our development
• Advertising Support: Display family-friendly advertisements that keep our toys completely free
• Performance Optimization: Ensure fast loading times for all interactive experiences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features like theme switching and basic website operation. These cannot be disabled without affecting your experience.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our interactive toys. This data helps us:

• Identify the most popular experiences
• Improve features based on usage patterns
• Optimize loading times
• Ensure cross-device compatibility for mobile and desktop users

3.3 Advertising Cookies

These cookies enable us to display family-friendly advertisements that support our free interactive toys:

• Show relevant ads aligned with our content
• Measure ad effectiveness to maintain sustainable revenue
• Ensure advertisements are appropriate for all ages and family settings

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering:

• Your preferred theme (dark/light mode) for comfortable viewing
• Recently used toys for quick access

4. Specific Cookies Used

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our interactive toys are used:

• Which experiences are most popular
• How long users engage with our toys
• Mobile vs. desktop usage patterns for optimization

Google's data helps us improve functionality while respecting user privacy. Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.

5.2 Family-Friendly Advertising Networks

We partner with advertising networks that share our commitment to family-safe content:

• Google AdSense for contextually relevant, age-appropriate advertisements
• Strict content policies ensuring advertisements remain appropriate for all ages

5.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDNs to ensure fast loading of our interactive experiences worldwide:

• Cloudflare for security and performance optimization
• CDN services may set performance cookies for faster loading

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Cookie Controls

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience:

• View and delete cookies: See what's stored and remove specific cookies
• Block all cookies: May prevent some features from working properly
• Allow only essential cookies: Basic functionality with reduced personalization

6.2 Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

6.3 Specialized Privacy Tools

Additional tools for managing your privacy:

• Google Analytics Opt-out: Browser add-on to disable analytics
• Do Not Track: Enable in browser settings for additional privacy protection
• Private browsing: Use incognito/private mode for session-only experiences

7. Future Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to improve your experience:

• New features: New toys may require additional functional cookies
• Privacy improvements: We continuously work to minimize data collection
• Legal compliance: Changes to meet evolving privacy regulations

8. Contact Us About Cookie Practices

Questions about our cookie use? We're here to help:

• General inquiries: Use our website contact form for cookie questions
• Privacy concerns: Email us directly for privacy-related cookie issues

Your experience and privacy are equally important to us. We're committed to transparent cookie practices that support both your enjoyment and your privacy preferences.