Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy outlines the use of cookies on the website www.kumarunning.com ("Kuma Platform" or "Website"), owned and operated by **Kuma LLC** ("we," "our," or "us"). This policy provides information on how we manage cookies, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your preferences.

What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device on future visits, enhancing your experience by remembering preferences and assisting in navigation. Only the issuer of a cookie can read or modify the information it contains.

Why Does Kuma Use Cookies?
The Kuma Platform uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, provide essential features, and deliver relevant advertisements. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by other domains) for various purposes.

 A. Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the Website, enabling core services like managing your session and completing orders. Without these cookies, our Website may not operate as expected.

2. Analytical and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, track traffic sources, and improve the performance and functionality of our Website.

3. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable additional features and customization on our Website, such as language preferences or remembering items in your cart. These cookies ensure a more personalized browsing experience.

4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to provide relevant advertising across the web. They do not store personal information directly but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device. Denying these cookies may result in less tailored advertising experiences.

B. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may include cookies from third-party services, such as advertising networks or social media platforms. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third-party providers, not by this policy. For example, social media "Like" or "Share" buttons may create cookies to track your interactions with those networks.

Examples of third-party cookies:
- Advertising: Cookies from partners like Google, Facebook, and other ad providers, which enable targeted advertising on other sites.
- Analytics* Cookies from analytics providers that track Website usage for performance analysis.

Please refer to the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information on their data handling practices.

 Managing Cookies on Your Device
You have control over the use of cookies on your device. Most browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Here’s how you can configure cookie settings on popular browsers:

- Internet Explorer: [Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/)
- Safari: [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/)
- Chrome: [Google Support](https://support.google.com/)
- Firefox: [Mozilla Support](https://support.mozilla.org/)
- Opera: [Opera Support](http://help.opera.com/)

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on the Website, including placing orders and maintaining session information.

Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, applicable laws, and our operational practices. Changes to the policy will be posted on this page.

For more information about our use of cookies or how to exercise your choices, please contact us at gtoranzo@kumarunning.com.