Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide a better user experience.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled as they are essential for security, authentication, and core functionality.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
auth-tokenMaintains your login session and authentication stateSession (30 days)
csrf-tokenProtects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacksSession
cart-sessionMaintains your shopping cart for guest users30 days
cookie-consentStores your cookie consent preferences1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and settings.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
theme-preferenceRemembers your dark mode / light mode preference1 year
languageStores your preferred language1 year
currencyStores your preferred currency for pricing1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics 4 - stores session state2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users24 hours

Note: Analytics cookies are anonymized and do not identify you personally.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver personalized advertisements across websites.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_fbpFacebook Pixel - tracks conversions and remarketing3 months
ads/ga-audiencesGoogle Ads - remarketing audiencesSession

Note: You can opt-out of marketing cookies through our cookie consent banner.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. You should check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies.

4. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies (essential, functional, analytics, marketing)
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only enable essential cookies (disable functional, analytics, marketing)
  • Manage Preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or clearing the cookie-consent cookie from your browser.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Manually delete existing cookies

Here are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt-out of specific tracking services:

⚠️ Warning: Disabling essential cookies will prevent core functionality like login, checkout, and cart management. Disabling other cookies may affect your user experience.

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

  • Local Storage: HTML5 local storage for storing cart data and preferences client-side
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage for form data and navigation state
  • Web Beacons (Pixels): Invisible images embedded in emails to track email opens and clicks
  • Fingerprinting: Device and browser characteristics for fraud detection (anonymous)

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie choices made through our consent banner and browser settings.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

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