1. Essential Cookies

• Session Cookies: Maintain user sessions, keeping track of user actions and preferences as they navigate through the site.

• Authentication Cookies: Store login information to keep users logged in across different pages.

2. Performance Cookies

• Analytics Cookies: Collect data on user behavior, page visits, time spent on the site, and other metrics. Tools like Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics use these cookies.

• Load Balancing Cookies: Distributing web traffic across servers ensures the site runs smoothly.

3. Functionality Cookies

• User Preference Cookies: Save user settings, such as language preference, currency, or theme choices.

• Shopping Cart Cookies: Remember items added to the cart, even if the user navigates away from the page.

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

• Behavioral Advertising Cookies: Track user browsing habits to deliver targeted ads. Third-party advertising networks can set these.

• Retargeting Cookies: Show ads to users who have previously visited your site as they browse other websites.

5. Social Media Cookies

• Social Media Plugins: Allow users to share content on social media platforms, track sharing activity, and log user interactions with social media features.

6. Security Cookies

• Security Cookies: Enhance the security of the site by preventing fraudulent activities and protecting user data.

Implementation 

• Transparency: Clearly inform users about the cookies being used and their purposes through a comprehensive cookie policy.

• Consent Management: Implement a cookie consent banner to obtain user permission before setting up non-essential cookies.