Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage. These tools help websites remember preferences, track user behavior, and improve functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are required for basic site functionality and cannot be disabled:

• Session ID: Maintains your login session and cart contents.
• CSRF Token: Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks.
• Language Preference: Remembers your selected language.
• Age Verification: Confirms you are 18+ for service eligibility.
• Security Cookies: Enables secure HTTPS connections and detects suspicious activity.
• Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie policy acceptance.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use ambitsf (with anonymized data):

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, traffic sources, device types, and user demographics (anonymized). Cookie IDs do not identify individuals.
• Hotjar: Records user interactions (clicks, scrolls, form behaviors) to improve UX. No personal data is captured.
• Pingdom: Monitors website uptime and performance.

Functional & Preference Cookies

These cookies personalize your experience without identifying you:

• Theme/Display Preferences: Remembers dark/light mode, font size, and layout choices.
• Search History: Stores recent product searches to speed up browsing.
• Notification Settings: Tracks preferences for email alerts and promotional messages.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies enable targeted advertising (requires opt-in consent):

• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and enables retargeting ads on Facebook/Instagram. Requires explicit consent.
• Google Ads Remarketing: Shows ambitsf ads to users who visited our site across Google Display Network. Consent required.
• Pinterest Tag: Allows Pinterest advertising and audience building. Opt-in required.
• Conversion Tracking: Measures the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Third-Party Cookies

Some service providers place their own cookies:

• Payment Processors: Stripe and PayPal may place cookies for fraud detection.
• Customer Support Tools: Zendesk for live chat functionality.
• Email Service Providers: SendGrid or Mailchimp for newsletter tracking (open rates, click-throughs).

3. Cookie Duration & Retention

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser (typically 2-4 hours maximum).
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for weeks or months.
• Google Analytics: Default retention is 26 months before automatic deletion.
• Marketing Cookies: Typically stored for 30-90 days depending on the platform.
• Essential Cookies: Retained as long as your account is active.

4. How We Use Cookies

• Enable secure login and maintain sessions.
• Remember product preferences and shopping cart items.
• Track website traffic, page performance, and user flow.
• Identify popular content and improve site navigation.
• Personalize product recommendations based on browsing history.
• Serve relevant advertisements across the web.
• Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activity.

5. Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Clear Browsing Data

Cookie Consent Preferences

When you first visit ambitsf, a cookie banner appears. You can:

• Accept All: Enable all cookies, including marketing and analytics.
• Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies are set; marketing and analytics are blocked.
• Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable.

Third-Party Opt-Outs

Opt out of specific tracking:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Extension.
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit aboutads.info/choices to opt out of interest-based ads.
• Network Advertising Initiative: Use opt-out tool for member companies.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

⚠️ Warning: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from:

• Logging into your account.
• Completing purchases or grooming bookings.
• Saving items in your cart.
• Accessing personalized content.

You can safely disable marketing and analytics cookies without affecting core functionality.

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect these signals, we cannot guarantee all third-party partners honor DNT requests. ambitsf's essential services will function normally regardless of DNT settings.

8. International Cookie Compliance

ambitsf complies with global cookie regulations:

• GDPR (EU): Non-essential cookies require explicit consent.
• CCPA (California): Users have the right to know and delete cookie data.
• LGPD (Brazil): Non-essential analytics cookies require opt-in.
• ePrivacy Directive: Tracking cookies require prior authorization.

9. Children & Cookies

ambitsf does not knowingly set cookies for users under 13. If a child's data is collected via cookies, we will delete it upon request. Parents should monitor children's device settings and browser history.

10. Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new technologies, legal requirements, or service changes. Updates will be announced via email or site notification. Continued use of ambitsf after updates constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact & Support

For questions about cookies or privacy:

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject: "Cookie Policy Question"
• Response Time: 5-10 business days

Company Contact Details

• Address: 745 Lindenwood Ave, Suite 210, Dallas, TX 75208
• Country: United States
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (214) 528-9367

Last Updated: March 2026