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COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: May 2025

Balloon & Paper LLC (“Balloon & Paper,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data we collect and hold about you. By using our website located at https://balloonandpaper.com, and if your browser is set to accept cookies, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this notice and our Privacy Policy.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage or delete them.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a small text file or snippet of code that a website asks your browser to store on your device. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences (such as language or login status), and store information about your browsing activity.

Cookies used by Balloon & Paper may include:

• First-party cookies (set by us)

• Third-party cookies (set by our advertising and analytics partners)

We may also use pixel tags (also known as web beacons or clear gifs), which are small, invisible images embedded in emails or webpages that work alongside cookies to help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Learn more at www.allaboutcookies.org.

HOW LONG ARE COOKIES STORED?

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually between 90 days and 2 years), or until deleted manually.

For example, if you select “Remember Me” at login, a persistent cookie will store that preference across visits.

WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE AND WHY?

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are required for core functionality—such as shopping cart, checkout, and secure login—and cannot be disabled in our systems. We do not use these cookies to collect personal data.

You can block these via your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

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Performance Cookies

Balloon & Paper uses performance cookies to gather data on site usage—such as visitor count, traffic sources, and navigation patterns—so we can analyze and improve how our website performs. These cookies help us understand which pages are most visited, where users might drop off, and how to enhance your experience.

Disabling these cookies typically does not affect the core functionality of the site.

• Type: Performance Cookies

• Examples Used: _gid, _gat_UA-nnnnnnn-nn, _shopify_y, _ga, _ga_FB40M4FWKG, _gclxxxx, _shopify_s, IR_PI, testTLD, qcSxc

• More Info: These include a mix of session and persistent cookies.

• Notes: Some of these are Google Analytics cookies, which help distinguish users via randomly assigned identifiers.

Functionality Cookies

We use functionality cookies to remember choices you’ve made on the site—like your login status, preferences, or shopping cart contents. These cookies enable us to offer a smoother, more tailored shopping experience for returning customers.

Disabling these cookies may limit or disable certain features, such as cart saving or account login.

• Type: Functionality Cookies

• Examples Used: _dyid_server, _dy_toffset, __attentive_id, _dyjsession, _dy_csc_ses, dy-variation-cookie, __attentive_pv, _dycnst, __attentive_cco, __attentive_ss_referrer, dy_fs_page, _dycst, _attn_, __attentive_dv, _dy_soct, _dy_c_att_exps, _dyid, _dy_c_exps, _dyfs, _shopify_y, _shopify_s, _cs_same_site, _cs_id, visitor, _cs_c, _cs_s, DYID

• More Info: These include a mix of session and persistent cookies.

• Notes: These cookies support enhanced features and improve user experience across sessions.

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Targeting or Advertising Cookies

Balloon & Paper allows third-party advertisers, including ad networks and marketing platforms, to place cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies on your device. These tools are used to deliver personalized advertising to you across various websites and platforms.

These services may collect data about your browsing behavior both on balloonandpaper.com and other sites to build a profile of your interests. This helps us and our partners:

• Serve relevant ads to you based on your activity

• Limit how often you see the same ads

• Measure the effectiveness of our ad campaigns

If you disable these cookies, you may still see ads, but they may be less relevant or repetitive.

• Type: Targeting Cookies

• Cookies Used: _cs_root-domain, IR_10056, _cs_same_site, _cs_id, _cs_c, _dy_df_geo, _uetsid, _dy_geo, __kla_id, __qca, _cs_s, tatari-cookie-test, t-ip, _li_dcdm_c, tatari-session-cookie, _lc2_fpi, _tt_enable_cookie, _ttp, uuid

• More Info: These are a mix of session and persistent cookies.

• Note: These often store general location data to help tailor ad content.

Third-Party Functionality

Balloon & Paper uses third-party tools that may set cookies beyond our control. This includes features like social sharing buttons, embedded content, and payment providers. These tools may track your browsing activity across the web and use that data to personalize content or advertising.

For example, social media platforms (such as Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube) may collect data when you interact with their widgets on our site.

We do not govern these third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies and cookie notices for more information on how your data is handled.

• Type: Third-Party Cookies

• Cookies Used: afterpay.com, YSC, CONSENT, Lidid, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, test_cookie, __kla_id, mc, IDE, MUID, _fbp, _pinterest_ct_ua, _ttp

• More Info: These include a mix of session and persistent cookies.

• Note: Cookies placed by Afterpay, Google, Microsoft, Meta (Facebook), Pinterest, Quantcast, and others.

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How Do I Control or Make Choices About Cookies and Tracking Technologies?

Managing Cookies in the UK and EU

We ask for your consent before placing cookies or similar technologies on your device, except where they are essential to deliver services you have requested. Please refer to the Necessary Cookies section above.

You can withdraw or adjust your consent preferences at any time by clicking Cookie Settings at the bottom of the page and toggling your selections, or by using your browser’s method for clearing cookies (typically found in “Privacy” or “Security” settings). After updating your preferences, refreshing the page may prompt the cookie banner to reappear so you can confirm changes.

Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

Managing Cookies in the U.S.A.

Most web browsers accept cookies by default, but you can configure your browser or device to block or delete some or all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is set. However, blocking certain cookies may negatively impact your experience on our website.

California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt out of the “sale” of their personal information to third parties. Some of our cookies collect data used for analytics and targeted advertising.

To opt out, click the Cookie Settings link at the bottom of the page and disable targeted advertising cookies using the toggle. Please note that if you opt out, you may still see ads, but they will be less personalized.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

📧 hello@balloonandpaper.com
📞 310-955-4103
🏢 612 E 62nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90001