Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to help us understand how people use our site. Some cookies are set by us; others are set by third-party services we use.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for three main purposes: keeping the site functioning properly, understanding how visitors use the site, and improving your experience. We only set non-essential cookies after you give your consent through our cookie banner.
3. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out a form.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent_v2 | Bellechasse | Stores your cookie consent preferences (essential / analytics / marketing toggles) in your browser localStorage | Until you clear it |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection and security | 30 minutes |
| __cflb / __cfwaitingroom | Cloudflare | Hosting, performance optimization, and load balancing | Session |
Shopify (Checkout & Payment)
When you proceed to checkout, Shopify sets cookies necessary to process your order and payment. These are essential for the purchase flow.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cart | Shopify | Stores your cart contents | 2 weeks |
| _shopify_s / _shopify_y | Shopify | Session management and analytics for checkout | 30 min / 1 year |
| secure_customer_sig | Shopify | Customer authentication | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, which pages are most popular, and where improvements are needed. They are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes unique visitors, measures site usage | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes users for a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _clck / _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Session recording, heatmaps, and usability analysis | 1 year / 1 day |
| CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies returning visitors for Clarity | 1 year |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and show relevant ads to people who may be interested in our products. For visitors in the EU, EEA, and UK, these cookies are only set after you give consent through our cookie banner. For visitors in other regions (including the US), these cookies may be set automatically in accordance with local regulations.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Identifies your browser for advertising delivery and measurement across Meta platforms | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last ad click identifier from Meta ads | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Meta for ad targeting, delivery, and measurement | 3 months |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies support our email marketing and help us understand whether our communications are relevant. They are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __kla_id | Klaviyo | Identifies visitors for email marketing attribution | 2 years |
4. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to:
- Accept All — essential, analytics, and marketing cookies will be set
- Reject All — only strictly necessary cookies remain (Shopify cart, consent state, basic security). These are exempt from consent under the ePrivacy Directive because the site cannot function without them.
- Customize — toggle Analytics and Marketing & advertising independently
For visitors in the EU, EEA, and UK: Non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, and marketing) are not set until you give consent, as required by the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page.
For visitors in other regions (including the US): We use your approximate location (country level, determined by IP address) to apply the appropriate consent requirements. In regions where prior consent is not legally required, analytics and advertising cookies may be set automatically. You can change your choice at any time by clicking Cookie Preferences in the footer of any page, or fully disable cross-site ad sharing by clicking Do Not Sell or Share My Info.
Global Privacy Control (GPC): If your browser or extension sends a Global Privacy Control signal, we honor it automatically: analytics and marketing cookies stay off and we do not show the banner. This satisfies the opt-out signal required by the CCPA/CPRA and is accepted by CNIL as a valid refusal under GDPR.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies listed above are set by third parties (Google, Microsoft, Klaviyo, Shopify). These providers may use the data they collect through their cookies according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies:
6. How to Manage or Delete Cookies
Beyond our consent banner, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
7. More Information
For details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@withbellechasse.com.