At Mike’s Trains and Hobbies, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Cookie Policy outlines the types of cookies we use on our website, how they benefit your browsing experience, and how you can manage them. Additionally, we ensure our compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to safeguard your rights regarding personal data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as a computer or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login information, language settings, and display preferences) over a period of time. This allows you to avoid re-entering them each time you visit, making your browsing experience more efficient.

Types of Cookies Used on Our Website

We use the following types of cookies on Mike’s Trains and Hobbies:

1. Necessary Cookies:
   These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the website cannot function as intended.
2. Performance Cookies:
   Performance cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages from certain pages. These cookies help us improve the functionality of our website.
3. Functionality Cookies:
   These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, they can remember your settings or preferences across sessions.
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
   These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant ads and content based on your interests. They can also limit how often you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Managing or Deleting Cookies

You have control over cookies on our website. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings or delete them altogether. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or delete specific cookies, but please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function as expected.

To manage cookies, follow these instructions based on your browser:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

For more detailed instructions, you can visit the help section of your browser.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to enhance the user experience and improve website performance. These cookies are set by external services like Google Analytics, advertising partners, or social media platforms. Third-party cookies allow these services to track your browsing activity across different websites.

We do not have access to or control over third-party cookies. However, you can manage these cookies by adjusting your browser settings or by visiting the privacy policies of these third-party services.

Consent and Control

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You will be presented with a cookie banner when you visit the site for the first time, allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by using the cookie management tools provided on our website.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or GDPR compliance, feel free to contact us:

Email:
[email protected]

Mailing Address:
Mike’s Trains and Hobbies
123 Goldmine Avenue
Goldsville, CA 98765
USA

At Mike’s Trains and Hobbies, we are committed to providing a transparent, secure, and user-friendly experience for our visitors. Your privacy is important to us, and we aim to comply fully with the GDPR guidelines to ensure your data is handled responsibly and securely.