Cookie Policy

1. Purpose

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how ValuedBud LLC uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on valuedbud.com, and what choices you have regarding their use.

What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website operators. Similar technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage, may also be used for the same purposes and are collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy.

By continuing to browse and use valuedbud.com, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to any cookie preference settings made available to you.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

ValuedBud LLC uses the following categories of cookies on valuedbud.com:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested — such as navigating between pages, adding items to your shopping cart, and completing checkout — cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through cookie preference tools.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how visitors move around the site, and whether they encounter error messages. The information collected is aggregated and anonymized, and is used solely to improve website performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, region, or login details — and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, font, and other customizable elements of the website.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with advertising partners.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and improve website functionality. These cookies are set by external services and are subject to the respective privacy policies of those third-party providers.

3. How Cookies Are Used

Cookies help ValuedBud LLC deliver a secure, efficient, and personalized shopping experience. Specifically, cookies enable the following functions on valuedbud.com:

• Shopping Cart Functionality: Cookies remember the items you have placed in your shopping cart as you browse and navigate between pages, allowing you to complete your purchase.
• Account Login: Cookies allow you to log in to your customer account and remain logged in as you move through the website.
• Security: Cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity, protect your account, and maintain the security of our website.
• Website Performance: Analytics cookies help us understand how our website is used so we can optimize page load times, fix errors, and improve navigation.
• Preferences: Cookies remember your preferences, such as your age verification status, region, and language, so you do not need to re-enter information on each visit.
• Analytics: We use aggregated, anonymized data to understand visitor behavior, measure site traffic, and evaluate the effectiveness of our content.
• Fraud Prevention: Cookies assist in identifying suspicious activity and preventing unauthorized transactions, protecting both ValuedBud LLC and our customers.

4. Third-Party Services

ValuedBud LLC uses trusted third-party services to operate our website and business. These third-party providers may also place cookies on your device. Such providers include, but are not limited to:

• Shopify: Our e-commerce platform provider, which uses cookies for essential store functionality, analytics, and checkout processing. For more information, please review Shopify's cookie policy and privacy practices.
• Payment Processors: Third-party payment providers that process transactions on our behalf may use cookies for security and fraud prevention purposes.
• Analytics Providers: Services that help us understand website traffic and user behavior through aggregated, anonymized data.
• Advertising Platforms: Third-party advertising networks may use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.

These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of each provider. ValuedBud LLC does not control the cookies set by third-party services, and we encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these providers for more information about their data practices.

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on valuedbud.com:

• Accept Cookies: By continuing to use our website without adjusting your browser settings, you consent to the placement of cookies as described in this policy.
• Cookie Preference Tools: Where available, you may use cookie consent tools or preference banners presented on our website to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Preferences," "Privacy," or "Security" menu of your browser. Instructions vary by browser; please refer to your browser's help documentation for specific guidance.

Important: Disabling or blocking cookies may affect the functionality of valuedbud.com. In particular, essential cookies required for shopping cart operation, checkout, and account login cannot be disabled without impairing these features. If you choose to block all cookies, you may be unable to place orders, log into your account, or access certain features of our website.

For more information about how to manage cookies in popular browsers, please consult the following resources:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data

7. Contact Information

For questions about this Cookie Policy or for assistance with managing your cookie preferences, please contact us at: