Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit. Think of them as a website's short-term memory — they help the site remember who you are from one page to the next, keep your shopping cart intact while you browse, and recognize you when you return.

Cookies contain a small amount of data, typically a unique identifier and some information about your preferences or session. They are stored in your browser and sent back to the originating website on subsequent visits. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses — they are simply data files.

Beyond traditional cookies, we also use pixel tags (also called web beacons or tracking pixels), which are tiny transparent images embedded in web pages and emails that tell us whether a page was loaded or an email was opened. We use local storage to hold cart data in your browser between sessions. This policy covers all of these technologies collectively.

This Cookie Policy applies to happyflamingogifts.com and is operated by Happy Flamingo Gifts LLC, 1847 South Lamar Blvd, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78704. For a full picture of how we handle your data, please also read our Privacy Policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We organize the cookies on happyflamingogifts.com into four categories, based on their function and the level of consent required.

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. Without them, basic features like logging in, adding items to your cart, or completing checkout would not work. Because these cookies are necessary for you to use the Site, we do not require your consent to set them — they are active whenever you visit.

Strictly necessary cookies on happyflamingogifts.com include:

• Session management: Keeps you logged into your account as you move between pages. Without this cookie, you would be signed out every time you navigate to a new page.
• Shopping cart persistence: Remembers the items you have added to your cart so they are not lost if you navigate away or accidentally close a tab.
• Security tokens: A CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) token that protects your account from malicious form submissions. This is a standard security measure for any website that accepts form data.
• Cookie consent record: Stores your cookie preferences so we do not display the consent banner on every visit.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use happyflamingogifts.com — which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on each page, and where visitors come from. This information helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve the browsing and gifting experience. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

We use Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC) to collect this data. Google Analytics uses its own cookies to track sessions and generate reports. The data is transmitted to and stored on Google's servers. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses, meaning the last octet of your IP address is masked before storage.

We also use basic page load monitoring to identify performance bottlenecks that may cause slow load times on product and checkout pages.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies enable enhanced, personalized features on happyflamingogifts.com. They remember choices you have made — like a saved delivery address, your gift finder quiz preferences, or items on your wishlist — so you do not have to re-enter them on every visit. These cookies are set by us (first-party) and do not track your activity on other websites.

Examples of what functionality cookies enable on our site:

• Saving gift recipient addresses in your account's address book for faster reorder.
• Remembering your preferred gift price range in the Gift Budget Calculator.
• Preserving your gift finder quiz responses so you can pick up where you left off.
• Storing account display preferences, such as your preferred view for the order history page.

2.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We use advertising and targeting cookies to show you relevant Happy Flamingo Gifts promotions on other websites and platforms, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests.

Google AdSense serves display advertisements on happyflamingogifts.com and may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing history. Google's advertising cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

We also use remarketing pixels from Facebook (Meta) and Pinterest, which allow us to show targeted ads to visitors who have previously browsed our site. For example, if you viewed our curated holiday gift boxes but did not complete a purchase, you may see a reminder advertisement on Facebook or Instagram. We use Pinterest Tag to measure conversions from our Pinterest campaigns.

These cookies are set by third parties and are subject to those third parties' own privacy policies.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below lists the primary cookies active on happyflamingogifts.com, along with their provider, purpose, and expiration.

This table reflects cookies in use as of the Last Updated date above. Cookie names and configurations may change as we update our technology stack. Check back for the most current list.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on happyflamingogifts.com are set by third-party services that we embed or integrate. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are governed by the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies. The primary third parties setting cookies on our site are:

• Google LLC — Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Google Tag Manager. Google Privacy Policy | Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — Facebook Pixel for Instagram and Facebook advertising. Meta Privacy Policy
• Pinterest, Inc. — Pinterest Tag for campaign measurement. Pinterest Privacy Policy
• Stripe, Inc. — Payment processing. Stripe may set functional cookies to support secure payment flows. Stripe Privacy Policy

If you interact with embedded social media content (such as a "Pin It" button or a Facebook "Like" widget), those platforms may set their own cookies regardless of your consent preferences on our site. We recommend reviewing their individual policies for details.

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling how cookies are used on your device.

5.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit happyflamingogifts.com, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the screen. You can choose "Accept All" to consent to all categories of cookies, or "Necessary Only" to allow only strictly necessary cookies. You can update your preference at any time by clearing the hfg_cookie_consent cookie (this will cause the banner to reappear on your next visit).

5.2 Browser Settings

Every modern browser allows you to view, manage, and delete cookies through its settings. Here is how to access cookie settings in the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or set exceptions for specific sites.
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox also offers Enhanced Tracking Protection, which automatically blocks many third-party tracking cookies.
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks cross-site tracking cookies by default via Intelligent Tracking Prevention.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Edge offers three levels of tracking prevention: Basic, Balanced, and Strict.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of specific advertising cookie networks using industry opt-out tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.
• NAI Opt-Out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
• DAA Opt-Out: Visit AboutAds.info to manage advertising preferences for Digital Advertising Alliance member companies.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

You are free to block or delete cookies at any time, but be aware that doing so may affect how happyflamingogifts.com works for you:

• Blocking all cookies: You will not be able to log in to your account, maintain a shopping cart, or complete checkout. The core shopping experience requires session and cart cookies.
• Blocking functionality cookies: Your saved gift recipient addresses, quiz preferences, and display settings will not be remembered between visits. You will need to re-enter this information each time.
• Blocking performance cookies: The site will function normally, but we will have less insight into how to improve the user experience. Your visit data simply will not be included in our analytics.
• Blocking advertising cookies: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests because they will not be targeted based on your browsing history.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. Because there is currently no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, happyflamingogifts.com does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. If a standard is established and adopted by our industry, we will revisit this policy accordingly.

If you would like to limit tracking, we recommend using your browser's privacy settings or the opt-out tools described in Section 5 above.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

As we update our website technology, add new features, or integrate new advertising or analytics tools, the cookies we use may change. We will update this Cookie Policy to reflect any significant changes and revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. If we add new categories of cookies that require your consent, we will present the consent banner again so you can make an updated choice. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or would like to request information about the data collected via cookies, please contact us: