At Madina Oil & Kiryana Store, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use your data. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website (www.madinaoilkiryanastore.com or our mobile app), and the choices you have to manage them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, making your online experience faster, more personalized, and more secure.

Cookies can be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Cookies We Use and Why

We use the following types of cookies:

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary) These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as:
   • Adding items to your shopping cart
   • Processing your orders and payments
   • Maintaining your login session
   • Remembering your delivery address for faster checkout You cannot opt out of these cookies, as the website will not work correctly without them.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies These help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. They tell us:
   • Which pages are most visited
   • How users navigate our store
   • If there are any technical issues We use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
3. Functional Cookies These allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features, such as:
   • Remembering your language or region (Pakistan)
   • Saving your favorite products or wishlist
   • Keeping items in your cart between visits
4. Targeting / Advertising Cookies These cookies may be used to show you relevant advertisements on our site and third-party platforms based on your browsing behavior. They help us promote special offers on cooking oils, ghee, spices, and groceries that may interest you.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by trusted third-party services, including:

• Payment gateways (e.g., JazzCash, EasyPaisa, Credit/Debit Cards)
• Delivery partners
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Analytics and marketing tools

These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all or specific cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when a cookie is set

How to manage cookies:

• Google Chrome → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox → Options → Privacy & Security
• Microsoft Edge / Safari → Similar privacy settings

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your shopping experience (e.g., you may need to log in every time or lose saved items in your cart).

You can also visit our website’s cookie consent banner (shown on first visit) to adjust your preferences at any time.

Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.