Cookie Policy

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow us to improve our website functionality.

HOW WE USE COOKIES

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
– Essential Functionality: Ensure the website works properly and securely
– Shopping Experience: Remember your preferences, shopping cart, and login status
– Analytics: Understand how visitors use our website to improve performance
– Personalization: Provide relevant content and recommendations
– Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions

TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
– Session cookies: Maintain your shopping cart and login status during your visit
– Security cookies: Protect against fraud and ensure secure payment processing
– Load balancing cookies: Distribute website traffic across servers for optimal performance

Examples:
– Shopify session tokens
– CSRF protection tokens
– Shopping cart identifiers
– Authentication cookies

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
– Language preferences: Remember your preferred language (English/Ukrainian)
– Currency settings: Store your preferred currency for pricing
– Form data: Remember information you've entered in forms
– User preferences: Store your website customization choices

Examples:
– Language selection cookies
– Currency preference cookies
– User interface customization cookies

3. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
– Google Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, and website performance
– Shopify Analytics: Monitor store performance, sales metrics, and customer behavior
– Performance monitoring: Identify and fix website performance issues
– A/B testing: Test different website versions to improve user experience

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
  • Shopify analytics cookies
  • Performance monitoring cookies

4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies help us provide relevant content and advertisements:

  • Retargeting: Show relevant products to returning visitors
  • Social media: Enable social media sharing and integration
  • Email marketing: Track email campaign effectiveness
  • Product recommendations: Suggest products based on browsing history

Examples:

  • Facebook Pixel cookies
  • Google Ads cookies
  • Email marketing tracking cookies
  • Product recommendation cookies

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Our website uses services from third parties that may set their own cookies:

Shopify Platform Cookies

– Shopify session cookies: Essential for e-commerce functionality
– Shopify analytics cookies: Track store performance and customer behavior
– Payment processing cookies: Secure payment transactions

Google Services

– Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
– Google Ads: Advertising and retargeting campaigns
– Google Fonts: Typography and design elements

Social Media

– Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and analytics
– Instagram: Social media integration and sharing
– Telegram: Customer support integration

Payment Services

– Payment gateway cookies: Secure payment processing
– Fraud detection cookies: Protect against fraudulent transactions

COOKIE DURATION

Session Cookies

– Duration: Until you close your browser
– Purpose: Maintain your session during website visit
– Examples: Shopping cart, login status, form data

Persistent Cookies

– Duration: Up to 2 years (depending on cookie type)
– Purpose: Remember preferences across multiple visits
– Examples: Language settings, analytics data, marketing preferences

YOUR COOKIE CHOICES

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
– Accept all cookies: Enable full website functionality
– Customize preferences: Choose which cookie categories to allow
– Reject non-essential cookies: Only allow essential cookies

We only use non-essential cookies after receiving your consent via the banner.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
– Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
– Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
– Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
– Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific cookie categories:
– Analytics: Use browser add-ons or opt-out tools
– Marketing: Unsubscribe from email campaigns or adjust ad preferences
– Social media: Adjust privacy settings on social media platforms

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some cookies may transfer data outside Ukraine:
– Shopify servers: Located in various countries
– Google services: May transfer data to the United States
– Social media platforms: May transfer data internationally

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
– Access your personal data collected through cookies
– Request deletion of your data
– Restrict or object to data processing
– Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the details below.

COOKIE UPDATES

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
– New cookie technologies: As website functionality evolves
– Legal requirements: To comply with new regulations
– Service changes: When adding or removing third-party services

IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

Disabling certain cookies may affect:
– Website functionality: Some features may not work properly
– Shopping experience: Cart and preferences may not be saved
– Personalization: Content may not be tailored to your interests
– Analytics: We may not be able to improve website performance

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13:
– Age verification: We may ask for age verification when necessary
– Parental consent: Required for users under 13 in certain jurisdictions
– Cookie restrictions: Limited cookie usage for children's accounts

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about our Cookie Policy or to exercise your cookie preferences:
– Email: legit.community.store@gmail.com
– Telegram
– Instagram
– Phone: +380 67 866 50 45
– Individual Entrepreneur: Kozhan Maksym Yuriyovych

LEGAL BASIS

Our use of cookies is based on:
– Consent: For non-essential cookies (marketing, analytics)
– Legitimate interest: For essential and functional cookies
– Contract performance: For cookies necessary to provide our services
– Legal obligation: For cookies required by law

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be:
– Posted on this page: With updated "Last updated" date
– Notified via email: For significant changes (if you're subscribed)
– Announced on website: Through banner notifications

This Cookie Policy is part of our overall Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

Last updated: August 2025