Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy — The Cozy Exchange

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This Cookie Policy explains how The Cozy Exchange uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
By using our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described below.


🍪 1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you browse our website.
They help the site function, remember your preferences, and improve your shopping experience.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: stay on your device until removed
  • First-party cookies: placed by our website
  • Third-party cookies: placed by services we use (like Shopify, Google, Pinterest, etc.)

🛍️ 2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep your shopping cart active
  • Save your preferences (such as currency or location)
  • Improve site performance
  • Analyze traffic and browsing behavior
  • Help secure your account and prevent fraud
  • Measure and improve marketing and advertising
  • Provide a smoother, more personalized shopping experience

🧰 3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are required for the website to function properly.
Examples:

  • Keeping items in your cart
  • Navigating between pages
  • Secure checkout

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website.
Examples:

  • Shopify analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • Traffic measurement

Functional Cookies

Allow the website to remember preferences and provide enhanced features.

Advertising & Social Media Cookies

Used to show personalized ads and measure marketing effectiveness on platforms like:

  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook/Meta
  • Google Ads (if enabled)

These may track browsing activity across websites.


🔧 4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party tools we use, such as:

  • Shopify
  • Google services
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook/Meta
  • Email marketing platforms (if enabled)

These third parties may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies.


🛑 5. Managing or Disabling Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Common options include:

  • Blocking cookies
  • Deleting cookies
  • Receiving alerts before cookies are stored

Please note:
Disabling certain cookies may affect website performance or limit features such as checkout or cart functionality.


🧒 6. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Our site is intended for adults.


✉️ 7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us through our Contact Page.