Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience
Last Updated: December 2, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our site, and showing you relevant content.
Like most modern websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and support our marketing efforts.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- ✓ Shopping cart functionality
- ✓ User authentication
- ✓ Security and fraud prevention
- ✓ Load balancing
Performance & Analytics
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- ✓ Website usage statistics
- ✓ Page load performance
- ✓ Error tracking
- ✓ User flow analysis
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- ✓ Remembering login details
- ✓ Language preferences
- ✓ Regional settings
- ✓ Customized content
Marketing & Targeting
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
- ✓ Personalized advertising
- ✓ Social media integration
- ✓ Retargeting campaigns
- ✓ Conversion tracking
Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your shopping cart and login session | Session | Essential |
user_preferences | Stores your language and currency preferences | 1 year | Functional |
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Analytics |
_fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions from Facebook ads | 3 months | Marketing |
_gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking and optimization | 3 months | Marketing |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party companies that use cookies and similar technologies to provide:
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics, Hotjar
- Advertising Networks: Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
- Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal
- Customer Support: LiveChat, Zendesk
- Performance: Cloudflare, AWS
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Controls
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish through your browser settings. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see our cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Withdraw consent at any time
Policy Updates & Contact
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or through other communication channels.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@yourstore.com
- Phone: 1-800-PRIVACY (774-8229)
- Address: 123 Privacy Lane, Data City, DC 12345