Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling essential website functionality.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Website Function: To enable core features like checkout and secure login
• Payment Processing: To securely process transactions through Stripe, PayPal, and other payment gateways
• Security & Fraud Prevention: To protect against fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access
• Analytics & Performance: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
• Marketing & Advertising: To show relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness (if enabled)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for basic website operations.

3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies (Optional)

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

3.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your browsing activity to show relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

• Stripe: Payment processing and fraud detection
• PayPal: Payment processing
• Google Analytics: Website analytics (if enabled)
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube embeds (if present)

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

4.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions like maintaining your shopping cart during checkout.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

5. Payment Gateway Cookies

When you make a purchase, our payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Payoneer, Mercury, Relay, or others) use cookies to:

• Process Secure Payments: Encrypt payment data and authenticate transactions using PCI-DSS compliant security
• Prevent Fraud: Detect suspicious activity, verify card validity, and block fraudulent transactions
• Store Payment Methods: Securely tokenize and store payment methods for faster future checkouts (optional)
• Comply with Regulations: Meet PCI-DSS, PSD2, and other payment industry security standards

These payment gateway cookies are essential and cannot be disabled. They are necessary for secure transaction processing and regulatory compliance.

For more information on how payment processors use cookies:

• Stripe Cookie Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
• PayPal Cookie Policy: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/cookie-full

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies from all websites
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear all cookies when closing your browser

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

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

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important: If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

• You may not be able to complete the checkout process
• Your shopping cart may not save items
• Payment processing may fail or be delayed
• You may need to re-enter information on every page

Essential cookies are required for the website to function. Disabling them will prevent you from making purchases.

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted.

However, you can control cookies and tracking through your browser settings as described in Section 6.

8. GDPR & Cookie Consent (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law).

8.1 Consent for Non-Essential Cookies

We will only use non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) with your explicit consent. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Withdraw consent at any time

8.2 Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)

Under GDPR, essential cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to function. This includes cookies for payment processing, security, and basic website operations.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us: