Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, why, and how you can control them.
Update your consent settings at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their sites are used.
Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Each cookie is unique to your web browser and typically contains anonymous information about your browser, your visit, and what pages you visited.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Universal Yarn Blog uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Analyze how visitors use our site to improve content and performance
- Store your newsletter subscription preferences
- Support optional marketing and advertising features (only with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| uy_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| uy_cookie_prefs | Stores your specific cookie category preferences | 1 year |
| uy_newsletter_dismissed | Remembers if you dismissed the newsletter popup | Session / persistent |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (if enabled) | Traffic analysis and audience insights | Up to 2 years |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be set through our Site by advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Marketing cookies are only set with your consent.
3.4 Preferences Cookies
These cookies enable us to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Preferences cookies are only set with your consent.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage to store your consent preferences. LocalStorage data is stored on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear localStorage through your browser settings.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Our Cookie Preferences Panel
You can update your cookie preferences at any time using our Cookie Preferences panel. This allows you to accept or decline each category of non-essential cookies individually.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Notify you before a cookie is placed
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising opt-outs, you can also use:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Your Online Choices (EU)
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out
6. Consent
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent. You can:
- Accept All: Accept all cookie categories including analytics, marketing, and preferences cookies.
- Decline: Decline all non-essential cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will be used).
- Manage Preferences: Choose which specific categories of cookies to accept or decline.
Your choice is stored for 1 year. You can change your preferences at any time via the Cookie Preferences link in our footer.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: hello@universalyarnblog.com
- Address: Universal Yarn Blog, Harrisburg, North Carolina, USA
- Contact Form: Contact page