🍪 Cookies Policy Transparency & Choice

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. They help us remember your actions and preferences (like language, login details, or booking progress) so you don’t have to re-enter them each visit. Cookies also provide us with anonymous insights about how pet parents use our atelier’s website — which helps us create a smoother, wag-worthy experience for every furry family.

How We Use Cookies at Iridescent Paw Atelier

We use cookies for a variety of reasons, all aimed at enhancing your experience and keeping our services safe, personal, and efficient. Below is a full breakdown of cookie categories we deploy:

🔹 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These are required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as secure login, booking cart, session management, and load balancing. Without these cookies, our booking system and service requests would not work as intended. You cannot opt-out of essential cookies as they are fundamental to the operation of our pet care platform.

🔹 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with Iridescent Paw Atelier — which pages are most popular, how users navigate the appointment scheduler, and any error messages. We use this data to improve our website’s performance and usability. All data is aggregated and does not directly identify you. We use first-party analytics tools (like privacy-friendly analytics) and do not sell any behavioral data.

🔹 Functional & Preference Cookies

These remember choices you make to give you a more personalized experience. For example, they store your preferred language, location (to show nearby services), and whether you have already seen our welcome banner. They may also remember your pet’s name or saved service preferences to make future bookings faster.

🔹 Marketing & Retargeting Cookies (Limited use with consent)

We never sell your data. However, with your explicit consent, we may use limited third-party cookies to show relevant content or promotional offers (like our seasonal “Blue & Yellow Grooming Days”) on social media platforms. You have full control over these via our cookie consent tool. By default, these are off until you accept marketing cookies.

Cookie Inventory

The following table lists the main cookies used across our website. Please note that we periodically review and update this inventory to ensure transparency.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration	Type
ipa_session	Iridescent Paw	Maintains your session after login and booking steps	2 hours	Essential
booking_cart	Iridescent Paw	Stores active grooming/boarding selections	24 hours	Essential
csrf_token	Iridescent Paw	Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery	Session	Essential
ipa_preferences	Iridescent Paw	Saves language and region preferences	12 months	Functional
paw_analytics_id	First-party analytics	Collects anonymous usage stats to improve website	24 months	Analytics
marketing_consent	Iridescent Paw	Stores your marketing cookie opt-in status	6 months	Consent management
social_media_ref	Optional (Meta/Twitter)	Only if you accept marketing — tracks campaign effectiveness	90 days	Marketing (opt-in)

Your Cookie Choices & Control

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears, allowing you to:

• ✅ Accept all cookies (necessary + analytics + functional + optional marketing)
• ✅ Reject non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will operate)
• ✅ Customize your preferences (choose which categories you allow)

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time. Click the “Cookie Preferences” button below to reopen the consent manager and adjust settings. Additionally, most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via browser settings (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and booking capabilities.

By using our website, you acknowledge our use of essential cookies. For other categories, we rely on your explicit consent. You can update settings anytime.

Third-Party Services & Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content from trusted partners (e.g., YouTube videos about pet care tips, a Google Maps widget showing our Harmony Hills location, or a booking calendar widget). These third-party services may set their own cookies if you interact with the embedded element. We recommend checking the respective privacy and cookie policies of those third parties (such as Google or Vimeo). However, we only embed services that prioritize data protection.

Managing Cookies via Browser Settings

You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Each browser has specific instructions:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage website data.
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.

Please remember, if you delete or block essential cookies, some features like appointment checkout may not work as expected — but your privacy is paramount.

Updates to This Cookies Policy

Iridescent Paw Atelier may revise this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our service offerings. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were made. Any material changes will be communicated via website notification or email (if applicable). Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

More Questions About Cookies & Privacy?

We’re here to help. Contact our Data Protection Officer or privacy team with any concerns regarding cookies, tracking, or data collection.

California & GDPR Cookie Specifics

Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, we request opt-in consent before storing non-essential cookies. For California residents, CCPA defines “sale” of personal information; we do not sell personal data collected via cookies. However, you have the right to opt-out of “share for cross-context behavioral advertising”. Since we do not perform such sharing, your rights are fully respected. You may also request information about cookies that collect personal data by emailing privacy@iridescentpaw.com.

Every cookie we drop is intentional, transparent, and respectful of your digital privacy — just like our gentle approach to pet care. We invite you to explore our atelier without worrying about hidden trackers. Paws and privacy, always.