Cookie Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, track website usage, and improve your experience. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function, while others are optional.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like:

Logging in to your account
Shopping cart functionality
Checkout and payment processing
Security features

These cookies cannot be disabled without breaking the website.

2. Analytical Cookies

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies track:

Pages visited
Time spent on the website
User interactions
Traffic sources

No personal data is collected without your consent.

3. Marketing Cookies

If you opt in, we may use cookies to:

Show personalized ads across other websites
Track marketing campaign effectiveness
Remember products you've viewed

4. Preference Cookies

These remember your preferences, such as:

Language and region settings
Accessibility preferences
Cookie preferences

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party partners may also set cookies on our website:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and traffic tracking
Stripe: For secure payment processing
Social Media: For sharing buttons and pixels

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.

How to Control Cookies

Manage Preferences in Our Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences.

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the website, such as logging in, shopping cart functionality, and checkout. Optional cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.

Legal Basis for Cookies

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR:

Essential cookies: Deployed without consent
All other cookies: Require your explicit consent

Cookie Retention

Cookies expire at different times depending on their type. Some are session-based (expire when you close the browser) while others persist for months. You can always clear cookies from your browser settings.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie usage, please contact:
Email: support@proteinpals.com
Company Name: Protein Pals Clothing Ltd.