Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. They can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other services we use).
What Cookies We Use
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, some features would not work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| chickpopsCookiesAccepted | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| chickpops_lang | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| chickpops_cart | Stores items in your shopping cart | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve our services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential operation: To make our website work correctly and securely
- Remembering preferences: To remember your choices and provide a personalized experience
- Shopping cart: To keep track of items you've added to your cart
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- Cookie consent: To remember whether you've accepted or declined cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, device type, geographic location (country level), referral source.
Data NOT collected: Personal identifying information, names, email addresses.
Google's Privacy Policy
Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to display custom typography on our website. When you visit our site, your browser may connect to Google's servers to download font files. Google may log this request.
Google Fonts Privacy Policy
How to Manage Cookies
You have control over cookies. You can manage or delete cookies at any time using your browser settings.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Opting Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please Note:
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features, such as the shopping cart, require cookies to work properly.
Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (see tables above) or until you delete them
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data, please also read:
- Privacy Policy — How we collect, use, and protect your personal data
- Terms of Use — Rules for using our website and services