MARAKES.COM COOKIES POLICY

Last Updated: 2 January 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how Marakes.com (the “Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels and SDKs), what types of cookies may be placed, and how you can manage your preferences. The Site primarily operates on a wholesale (B2B) / authorized buyer model, and certain features may be available only to registered or approved users.

1) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device via your browser when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, enhance security, remember preferences, measure performance, and (where permitted) support marketing activities.

2) What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

We may use the following categories of cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the Site to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as:

• Account login and session management

• Security and fraud prevention

• Shopping cart and checkout functionality

• Language/security settings necessary for core operations
  Without these cookies, the Site (especially account and B2B access features) may not function properly.

b) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, for example:

• Remembering language or region preferences

• Remembering form inputs or user settings (where applicable)

c) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site and help improve performance, for example:

• Pages visited and navigation patterns

• Error reporting and performance diagnostics
  We aim to use data minimization and, where feasible, privacy-friendly configurations.

d) Marketing / Advertising Cookies (Where Used and Subject to Consent)
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant content, measure campaign effectiveness, or support marketing optimization. Where required by applicable law, these cookies will be used only with your consent.

3) What Information Can Cookies Collect?

Depending on their purpose, cookies may collect information such as:

• Browser type, device type, and operating system

• IP address (sometimes shortened/anonymized where feasible)

• Session identifiers and security tokens

• Usage data (e.g., page views, clicks, time spent)

Cookies generally do not directly identify you by name, but some data may be treated as personal data under applicable law.

4) Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the Site works securely and reliably

• Provide B2B functionality (e.g., authorized access, account sessions)

• Remember preferences (e.g., language)

• Measure and improve Site performance

• (Where permitted and with consent) support marketing and campaign measurement

5) Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers for hosting, security, analytics, or marketing support. These providers may set their own cookies and process information under their own policies. We seek to work with reputable providers and apply data minimization principles where possible.

6) How Can You Manage Cookies?

You can control cookies through:

a) Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies

• Allow cookies only for specific sites
  Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Site (especially login, B2B access, cart, and checkout features) from functioning correctly.

b) Cookie Banner / Preference Center (If Available)
If the Site displays a cookie banner or preference center, you can manage your preferences (e.g., analytics and marketing) from there at any time.

7) How Long Do Cookies Remain on My Device?

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser; or

• Persistent cookies, which remain for a set period or until you delete them.
  Retention periods vary depending on the cookie’s purpose and configuration.

8) Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

9) Contact

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@marakes.com