Cookie Policy

1. How We Use Cookies

MHYD uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. This policy explains what cookies we use and how you can control them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Age Verification and Alcohol Compliance

3.1 Age Verification Cookies

• ageVerified: Stores verification status
• verificationDate: Timestamp of verification
• verificationMethod: How age was verified

These cookies expire after 24 hours for security and compliance reasons.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content from third-party services that set their own cookies:

4.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Hotjar: User behavior insights

4.2 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
• Instagram: Content embedding
• Twitter: Social sharing

4.3 Marketing Tools

• Mailchimp: Email marketing
• Google Ads: Advertising campaigns

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies are set for different time periods depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Short-term (24 hours): Age verification, security
• Medium-term (30 days): Preferences, analytics
• Long-term (2 years): Marketing, advertising optimization

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:

6.1 Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled)

• Website may not function properly
• Age verification may not work
• Shopping cart may not function
• Form submissions may fail

6.2 Analytics Cookies

• Website improvements may be less effective
• Error detection may be delayed
• Performance optimization may be limited

6.3 Marketing Cookies

• Ads may be less relevant
• Retargeting campaigns won't work
• Social media integration may be limited

7. Mobile Apps and Cookies

If you use our mobile app, similar tracking technologies may be used:

• Device identifiers
• App usage analytics
• Push notification preferences
• In-app purchase tracking

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New legal requirements
• Technology updates
• Business changes

We will notify you of significant changes by posting an updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie policy or want to exercise your rights:

• Email: privacy@mhyd.com
• Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
• Phone: 1-800-MHYD-NOW