Cookie Policy

Last updated: [Date]
This Cookie Policy explains how [Store Name] (โ€œweโ€, โ€œusโ€, โ€œourโ€) uses cookies and similar technologies on [Website URL] (the โ€œSiteโ€). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences, and provide reporting information.

We may also use similar technologies such as:

โ€ข Pixels / tags (small code snippets that measure engagement)
โ€ข Local storage (browser storage for preferences)
โ€ข SDKs (tools used in apps to provide features and analytics)

For simplicity, we refer to all these as โ€œcookiesโ€.

2) Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

โ€ข make the Site work properly (e.g., login, cart, checkout)
โ€ข remember your preferences (e.g., language, currency, region)
โ€ข improve performance and reliability
โ€ข understand how the Site is used (analytics)
โ€ข personalize content and marketing (where enabled)
โ€ข prevent fraud and protect accounts

3) Types of cookies we use

Cookies used on the Site fall into the following categories:

A) Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for core functionality and cannot be disabled.
โ€ข Session management (login, shopping cart, checkout)
โ€ข Security and fraud prevention

B) Preferences / functional cookies
These remember choices you make to improve your experience.
โ€ข Language and currency selection
โ€ข Region preferences

C) Analytics / performance cookies
These help us understand site usage and improve performance.
โ€ข Page views, clicks, session duration
โ€ข Error reporting and performance diagnostics

D) Marketing / advertising cookies
These may be used to show relevant ads and measure marketing effectiveness.
โ€ข Referral and affiliate tracking
โ€ข Conversion tracking

E) Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into this Site (e.g., payment providers, analytics tools, or embedded content). These services may collect information directly from your device in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4) Cookies we use

The following cookies are used on this Site:

Strictly Necessary:
โ€ข sessionid โ€” Manages your browsing session (login, cart) โ€” 30 days
โ€ข csrftoken โ€” Security cookie that helps protect your data โ€” Browser session

Preferences:
โ€ข lang โ€” Stores your language preference โ€” 1 year
โ€ข selected_currency โ€” Stores your currency preference โ€” 1 year

Marketing:
โ€ข ref_token โ€” Tracks referral attribution โ€” 30 days

Additional third-party cookies may be set by payment providers, analytics services, or social login providers integrated into this Site. These are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.

5) Consent and cookie controls

Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and marketing).

You can manage cookies by:

โ€ข Using our cookie banner / preference center (if available)
โ€ข Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
โ€ข Using device-level controls (for mobile apps, if applicable)

Blocking some cookies may impact Site functionality (e.g., cart or checkout may not work correctly).

6) How to control cookies in browsers

Most browsers allow you to:

โ€ข View which cookies are stored
โ€ข Delete cookies
โ€ข Block all or selected cookies
โ€ข Block third-party cookies

Browser instructions vary; refer to your browser's help section for the latest steps.

7) Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer โ€œDo Not Trackโ€ (DNT) signals. Because there is no consistent industry standard for DNT, our response to DNT signals may vary. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more details on how we handle tracking preferences.

8) Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal/regulatory reasons. The โ€œLast updatedโ€ date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made.

9) Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:
[Store Name]
Email: support@example.com
Address: [Business Address]