Last Updated: August 24, 2026 [v2026-08-24]
Bound To Belong ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website located at https://boundtobelong.com/ (the "Website") to operate the Website, remember preferences, understand how the Website is used, and, where applicable, support advertising and measurement. This Cookie Policy ("Policy") explains how we use cookies, the types of cookies we use, and your choices regarding cookie management. We use cookies and similar technologies as described in this Policy. Some technologies are necessary for the Website to function, while others may be used for analytics, functionality, or advertising. Where required by applicable law, we obtain consent before using non-essential technologies or provide applicable opt-out rights.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions, such as your login status, language preferences, and shopping cart contents.
Cookies can be either "persistent" or "session" cookies:
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences or login information across sessions.
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are erased once you close your browser. They are used to store temporary data and help with navigation during a single session.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on the Website:
(a) Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Website and generally cannot be disabled through our cookie preference controls. These cookies enable you to navigate the Website, create an account, make purchases, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, the Website would not function properly.
Examples:
Authentication cookies for logging in and maintaining your session.
Shopping cart cookies to remember items you add during your visit.
(b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use performance and analytics cookies to gather information about how visitors interact with the Website. These technologies help us analyze site traffic, understand how visitors interact with the Website, and improve the overall user experience.
These technologies may collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as pages viewed, interactions, approximate location derived from IP address, device or browser information, referral information, and similar usage data. We use this information to understand Website performance and improve our services.
Examples:
Google Analytics cookies to understand Website traffic and usage.
Other analytics tools used to measure page views, referral sources, session duration, and similar usage information.
(c) Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences (e.g., language or location) and provide enhanced features tailored to you. These cookies enable a more personalized browsing experience.
Examples:
Language preference cookies.
Customization preferences for storybooks or product suggestions.
(d) Advertising and Measurement Technologies
Depending on how these technologies are configured and applicable law, certain disclosures of personal information to advertising partners may be considered a “sale,” “sharing,” or processing for targeted advertising. Where applicable, you may exercise the corresponding opt-out rights through our Your Privacy Choices control or a recognized opt-out preference signal.
We use advertising and targeting cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. These technologies may collect or receive information about your interactions with our Website and, depending on the provider and configuration, activity across other websites or services.
Examples:
Third-party advertising cookies (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads) for personalized advertising.
Remarketing cookies to show ads to users who have visited the Website before.
(e) Social Media Cookies
Social media cookies are used to enable users to share content from our Website to their social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X). These cookies may also be used to track your interactions with social media platforms.
Examples:
Facebook or Instagram cookies to enable sharing content or logging in with social media accounts.
Social media integration cookies for site buttons like "Like" or "Share."
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics providers, advertising partners, and social media services, to set or access cookies and similar technologies when you visit our Website. Depending on the provider and configuration, these third parties may collect information about your interactions with the Website and activity across other websites or services. Some third parties may process information collected through their technologies in accordance with their own privacy notices. Our use and disclosure of information through these technologies remains subject to this Policy, our Privacy Policy, and applicable law.
For example:
Google Analytics and other analytics services may collect information about how you use the Website.
Third-party advertisers may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests.
4. Managing Cookies and Your Choices
You have control over the cookies that are placed on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the Website, and some parts of the Website may not function as intended.
(a) Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies, delete cookies, or notify you when cookies are being sent. You can typically find these settings in the "Settings," "Privacy," or "Security" section of your browser. For more information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers, refer to the following links:
(b) Opting Out of Analytics Cookies
As an additional option, if you do not want your data to be collected by Google Analytics, Google offers the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
(c) Additional Advertising Choices
In addition to the choices described below, you may be able to manage certain personalized advertising through the following third-party resources:
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
(d) Your Privacy Choices
Where applicable, you may use the “Your Privacy Choices” link available on the Website to manage certain cookies and similar technologies and to exercise applicable rights to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
(e) Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Where required by applicable law, we process recognized opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control (“GPC”), as requests to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for the browser or device from which the signal is sent and, where required, for an associated consumer profile that we can identify from that browser or device.
(f) Do Not Track
Because there is not a universally accepted standard for responding to browser-based Do Not Track signals, the Website does not currently respond to DNT signals. This does not affect our handling of legally recognized opt-out preference signals such as GPC.
5. Data Retention
Cookies may store information for varying periods, depending on their type. For example, session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
6. International Users
If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information, including cookies, may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions. These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws than your home country.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update or modify this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Where required by applicable law, we may provide additional notice or obtain consent regarding material changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at: [email protected].