Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 24 July 2025

At Little Legends Minis, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our website’s functionality. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies on our site. Our aim is to be transparent and compliant with EU regulations (like the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR) regarding cookie usage.

  1. What Are Cookies?
    Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit – for example, your preferences or items in your cart. Virtually all modern websites use cookies because they help the site function smoothly and enable useful features like staying logged in or remembering language settings. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any personal information stored on it. In general, cookies identify your browser or device, not you as an individual. (They don’t contain your name, address, etc., unless you’ve provided that information on our site.)

  2. How We Use Cookies
    We use both first-party cookies (set by our website) and third-party cookies (set by services we use) for several purposes:

    • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for our website to function properly. For example, when you add items to your cart or log in, essential cookies keep those sessions active. Without these, basic e-commerce features would not work. (One example is a session cookie that remembers your cart contents or login status as you browse.)

    • Performance & Analytics Cookies: We use these to understand how visitors navigate our site and to gather anonymous usage statistics. For instance, we use Google Analytics to collect information on which pages are visited, how long users stay, and how they found our site. This helps us improve the website’s design and content. The data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify you – it might include info like the number of visitors, what country users are in, and which pages are popular. (For details, you can check Google’s Analytics Privacy Policy.)

    • Functionality Cookies: These remember your preferences to provide a more personalized experience. For example, if our site has a language selection or if you choose to view prices in a certain currency, functionality cookies save those choices so you don’t have to set them every time. They can also remember other custom preferences (like items left in your cart or wishlist).

    • Advertising & Targeting Cookies: Currently, we do not host third-party ads on Little Legends Minis, so we do not actively use ad targeting cookies to show you ads. However, if we embed content from third parties (for example, a YouTube video showcasing painted minis or a social media feed), those services might set their own cookies. These cookies could be used by the third parties to track your activity across other sites and build an interest profile to show you relevant ads elsewhere. We also may use Facebook/Instagram or Google Ads in the future to advertise our products – in such cases, a cookie might help ensure you don’t see the same ad too many times or help measure the ad’s effectiveness. We will update this policy if our use of advertising cookies changes.

  3. Types of Cookies We Use

    • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser. They help with site security and basic functionality during your visit. For example, a session cookie might keep you logged in as you move between pages, or remember what’s in your cart until you checkout. Once you close the browser, these cookies are deleted.

    • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits. For example, if you dismiss a notification or choose a language, a persistent cookie might ensure that preference is saved for next time. We also use persistent cookies for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics uses cookies that can last 24 hours up to 2 years) so we can recognize repeat visitors (anonymously) and see long-term usage trends.

  4. Third-Party Cookies
    Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that we use:

    • Google Analytics: As mentioned, Google Analytics sets cookies (_ga, _gid, etc.) to collect usage data. These cookies have varying lifespans (for instance, _ga lasts up to 2 years, _gid around 24 hours). They help us gauge traffic and site performance. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by these cookies is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics with a browser add-on if you wish.

    • Gravatar (Automattic): If our website allows user comments or profile avatars (for example, via WordPress comments), we may use the Gravatar service. When you comment on a blog post, an anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar (owned by Automattic) to see if you have an avatar. If so, your profile picture is displayed. Gravatar/Automattic may set a cookie for this functionality. Please see Automattic’s Privacy Policy for more information.

    • Social Media and Embedded Content: If we embed content from social networks (like an Instagram gallery of painted minis, YouTube tutorial videos, etc.), those platforms may set cookies. For example, YouTube may set cookies to remember your preferences or to track video views, and these can be used for their own analytics and advertising purposes. Likewise, a Facebook “Like” button or Instagram feed could set cookies if you interact with them. Little Legends Minis does not control these cookies – they are governed by the privacy/cookie policies of the respective third parties (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc.). We include them to enhance your experience, but you can always block these cookies if desired (see Your Choices below).

    For more information on third-party privacy practices: you can review the privacy policies of the services we use, such as the Google Privacy Policy and Automattic Privacy Policy. These will detail how those companies handle data from cookies.

  5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
    You have the right to accept or decline cookies. When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie notice (banner) that allows you to consent to or disable non-essential cookies. If you choose to decline, we will not set analytics or targeting cookies – only essential cookies will be used for the site to run. (Note: Essential cookies are necessary for things like the cart and cannot be turned off, as the site wouldn’t function without them.)

    Browser Settings: Additionally, most web browsers let you control cookie behavior:

    • You can usually block all cookies or block cookies from specific sites via your browser settings.

    • You can also clear cookies that have already been set. Clearing your browsing history/cache typically gives the option to delete cookies.

    • Each browser has a different method: for example, in Chrome you can go to Settings > Privacy > Cookies and site data; in Firefox, go to Options > Privacy > Cookies; Safari has Preferences > Privacy settings, etc. We’ve provided links to instructions for popular browsers:

      • Google Chrome: Manage Cookies in Chrome

      • Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies in Firefox

      • Safari (Desktop): Manage Cookies in Safari

      • Safari (iOS): Manage Cookies on iPhone/iPad

      • Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies in Edge

      • Opera: Manage Cookies in Opera

    Please note: If you disable cookies, some features of our site may not function properly. For instance, you might not be able to add items to your cart or stay logged in. We recommend at least allowing essential cookies for a smooth experience. You can always block analytics/advertising cookies if you prefer not to be tracked; our site will remain usable.

  6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
    We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our website’s functionality. If we make significant changes, we will notify users either via a notice on our site or by other communication (if you have provided us contact information for updates). The “last updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised when any changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

  7. Contact Us
    If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, feel free to contact us at: Little Legends Minis – Email: LittleLegendsMinis@proton.me. We will do our best to answer promptly and address any issues. Your privacy and user experience are important to us, and we appreciate you trusting us with both.