Cookie Policy — United Kingdom & European Union
This Cookie Policy explains how Aptelior (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It applies to visitors and customers in the United Kingdom and the European Union, and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
In short: we use essential cookies to make our shop work securely and smoothly, and — only with your consent — analytics and marketing cookies to understand how the site is used and to show relevant offers. You can change or withdraw your consent anytime via Cookie Preferences.
1) What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stored for a defined period). Similar technologies include local storage, pixels and tags, which may collect or store information in similar ways.
2) How We Classify Cookies
- Strictly necessary (essential) — required for the site to function, including checkout, security and login. Lawful basis: legitimate interests.
- Performance / analytics — help us understand visitor behaviour to improve navigation, content and features. Lawful basis: consent.
- Functional — remember your settings such as language or currency. Lawful basis: consent.
- Advertising / marketing — measure campaign performance and display relevant offers or reminders. Lawful basis: consent.
3) Cookies We Use (Examples)
The cookies used on our store may vary over time. Below are examples typically found 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, cart_ts, 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 and durations. We review and update this list periodically to maintain accuracy.
4) Your Choices & Consent
- On your first visit, our banner will ask for consent for non-essential cookies.
- You can change or withdraw consent anytime in Cookie Preferences.
- You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for the site to function (e.g., checkout).
5) Pixels & Similar Technologies
We may use tracking pixels (such as the Meta Pixel or Google Ads tag) to measure conversions and marketing performance. These technologies only operate if you consent to marketing cookies.
6) Do Not Track
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. As no universal standard exists for DNT, our site may not respond to these signals. You can manage your preferences directly through our Cookie Preferences page instead.
7) Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, our service providers, or legal requirements. Updates will be published on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
8) Contact
Questions about cookies or your data choices? Contact us at support@aptelior.com — our team will be happy to assist.
Last updated: 01 Oct 2025