Cookie Policy
How Aptelior uses cookies and similar technologies to keep your experience secure, calm and personal.
This Cookie Policy explains how Aptelior (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It applies to all visitors and customers worldwide and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. In short: we use essential cookies to keep our website secure and functional, and — only with your consent — analytics and marketing cookies to understand how our store is used and to deliver experiences that feel more personal. You can update or withdraw your consent anytime via Cookie Preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be “session” cookies (which are deleted once you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain stored for a set period). Similar technologies — like local storage, tracking pixels and tags — may also collect or store information to enhance your browsing experience.
How we classify cookies
We group the cookies we use into the following categories:
- Strictly necessary (essential) — required for the site to operate securely, including checkout, navigation and login. Lawful basis: legitimate interests.
- Performance / analytics — help us understand visitor behaviour, page performance and improve design and usability. Lawful basis: consent.
- Functional — remember your preferences such as language, currency or region. Lawful basis: consent.
- Advertising / marketing — measure campaign effectiveness and display tailored content or reminders. Lawful basis: consent.
Cookies we use (examples)
The specific cookies used may change over time. Below are examples typically used on Shopify-based stores like ours:
| Category & purpose | Examples (name) | Set by | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential — cart, checkout, session security | _shopify_y, _shopify_s, cart, cart_sig, secure_customer_sig, _orig_referrer, localization | Shopify | Session to 1 year (varies) |
| Functional — preferences (e.g., currency, language) | cart_currency, preferred_locale, cookie_consent (Aptelior’s consent record) | Shopify / Aptelior | Session to 1 year |
| Analytics — traffic & performance | _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics), _hjSessionUser_*, _hjSession_* (Hotjar) | Google / Hotjar | 24 hours to 2 years |
| Advertising — measurement & retargeting | _fbp (Meta), _gcl_au (Google Ads), _kla_id (Klaviyo email attribution) | Meta / Google / Klaviyo | 3 months to 2 years |
Note: third-party providers may change cookie names or retention periods. We review this list regularly to ensure accuracy.
Your choices & consent
- When you first visit our site, a banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.
- You can update or withdraw consent anytime in Cookie Preferences.
- You may also block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for the store to operate (e.g., shopping cart, checkout).
Pixels & similar technologies
We may use tracking pixels (like the Meta Pixel or Google Ads tag) to measure performance and help improve our marketing relevance. These tools only operate if you have consented to marketing cookies.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” (DNT) settings. Since there is no consistent global standard for DNT signals, our site does not currently respond to them. However, you can fully manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Preferences page.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies or how we use your data, please contact us at support@aptelior.com. Our team will be glad to assist you.
