Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Shelfkit uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account authentication, and remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| basket_id | Remembers items in your shopping basket | 7 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your display preferences | 1 year |
| currency | Remembers your currency preference | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:
- Google Analytics: Website usage analytics
- Stripe: Payment processing
- PayPal: Payment processing
4. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function.
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5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@shelfkit.net