COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: 6/12/2025

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies contain information about your visits to our website, such as your preferences, login status, and items in your shopping cart. They help us recognize you when you return to our site.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functions: To enable core website functionality and security
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
  • Marketing: To provide relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness
  • E-commerce: To manage your shopping cart and process orders

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics 4

Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring

Data Collected: Page views, user interactions, demographics, interests

Cookie Duration: Up to 2 years

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Use Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Stripe Payment Processing

Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention

Data Collected: Payment method, transaction details, fraud detection data

Cookie Duration: Session and persistent cookies

Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy

Note: Required for payment processing; cannot be disabled

WooCommerce E-commerce

Purpose: Shopping cart management, checkout process, order tracking

Data Collected: Cart contents, customer preferences, order history

Cookie Duration: Session and up to 30 days

Note: Essential for e-commerce functionality

5. COOKIE DURATION

Cookies are classified by how long they remain on your device:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for maintaining your session and shopping cart during your visit.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period:

  • Functional Cookies: 30 days to 1 year
  • Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years
  • Marketing Cookies: 30 days to 1 year
  • Preference Cookies: Up to 1 year

6. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set
  • Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Tools

  • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Network Advertising Initiative: Use the NAI opt-out tool
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: Use the DAA opt-out tool
  • Your Online Choices: EU-based opt-out tool

Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for core website features.

7. MOBILE DEVICES

Mobile devices use similar tracking technologies. You can control these through your device settings:

iOS Devices

Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies

Android Devices

Chrome → Settings → Site Settings → Cookies

8. IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:

  • Shopping cart may not function properly
  • User preferences will not be saved
  • Some website features may not work
  • You may need to re-enter information on each visit
  • Personalized content will not be available
  • Website performance monitoring will be limited

9. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. CONTACT US

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

Email: privacy@vanceshirts.com

Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Website: vanceshirts.com/cookies