- At Cooka’s Cookies, we use cookies (not the edible kind!) to ensure our website functions properly, remains secure, and provides you with the best possible experience.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the legal basis for their use, and your choices regarding cookies.
We are based in Portugal and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended).
1. What Are Cookies?
- 1.1 Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.
- 1.2 They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information such as:
- Items in your shopping cart
- Your login session
- Language or region preferences
- Security settings
- 1.3 Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (“session cookies”). Others remain on your device for a defined period (“persistent cookies”).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
- 2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) and legitimate interest.
- 2.2 Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences, such as language or region.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- 2.3 Performance / Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve functionality and user experience.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- 2.4 Marketing Cookies
These may be set by advertising partners (e.g., Meta/Facebook or Google) to deliver relevant advertisements.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
3. Examples of Cookies We May Use
The cookies used on our website may include:
- _shopify_y – Tracks user behavior (Shopify, up to 1 year)
- _ga – Google Analytics tracking (Google, up to 2 years)
- _fbp – Facebook advertising cookie (Meta, up to 90 days)
- cart_token – Stores cart information (Shopify, up to 14 days)
- cookie_consent – Remembers your cookie preferences (Cooka’s Cookies, up to 6 months)
This list may change depending on website functionality and third-party integrations such as Instagram, Pinterest, or YouTube.
4. Third-Party Cookies
- 4.1 Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers such as:
- Shopify
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
- 4.2 We do not control these third-party cookies directly. Their use is governed by their respective privacy policies.
5. Your Choices and Consent
- 5.1 When you visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- 5.2 You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of the website.
- 5.3 Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You may also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- For details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
cooka@cookascookies.com