Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

Hlukana uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
  • Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Session cookies that maintain your login status
  • Security cookies that protect against fraud
  • Cookies that remember your cookie preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you reached our website (search engines, social media, etc.)
  • Your device type and browser information
  • General location data (country/region level)

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience by:

  • Remembering your language preferences
  • Storing your shopping cart items
  • Personalizing content based on your interests
  • Improving website performance

Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by:

  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
  • Advertising networks (Google Ads, Amazon Associates)
  • Email marketing services

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics cookies help us understand:

  • How many visitors we receive
  • Which pages are most popular
  • How long visitors stay on our site
  • What devices and browsers visitors use

Amazon Associates

As an Amazon Associate, we may use cookies to track referrals to Amazon products. These cookies help us earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

Social Media

Social media platforms may set cookies when you interact with our social media content or share our pages.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block only third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Learn more about our cookie policy

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain types of cookies:

Cookie Retention Periods

Different types of cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually 1-2 years)
  • Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 26 months
  • Marketing Cookies: Usually retained for 1-2 years

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@hlukanahome.com
  • Address: [Your Business Address]
  • Phone: [Your Phone Number]