Cookie Policy

Last updated: 12/24/2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security, network management, and accessibility.

  • Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in)
  • Security cookies (to prevent fraud)
  • Session cookies (to maintain your shopping cart)
  • Load balancing cookies (to distribute traffic)

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited and links clicked.

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page performance monitoring
  • Error tracking and reporting
  • Website optimization cookies

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

  • Language preference cookies
  • Theme and display preference cookies
  • Location-based service cookies
  • Accessibility feature cookies

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

  • Social media advertising cookies
  • Retargeting and remarketing cookies
  • Interest-based advertising cookies
  • Campaign effectiveness cookies

3. Detailed Cookie Information

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
_gaGoogle Analytics - tracks user behavior2 yearsPerformance
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users24 hoursPerformance
session_idMaintains your login sessionBrowser sessionEssential
cart_itemsStores your shopping cart contents30 daysFunctional
preferencesRemembers your site preferences1 yearFunctional

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We work with several partners who may place cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Social Media: For social sharing functionality
  • Customer Support: For live chat and help desk services
  • Email Marketing: For newsletter and promotional campaigns

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.2 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by cookie category
  • Change your preferences at any time

Note:

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

6. Mobile Applications

Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies to cookies, including:

  • Mobile device identifiers
  • App usage analytics
  • Push notification tokens
  • Location data (with your permission)

You can manage these preferences through your device settings or within the app itself.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you of significant changes through our website
  • Request new consent if required by law

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: cookies@ecommerce.com

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Address: 123 Business Street, City, State 12345

Data Protection Officer: dpo@ecommerce.com