Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how TheCraftHouseGift uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, comply with EU cookie law, and protect your data in accordance with the GDPR (EU 2016/679).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality, analyze site traffic, and personalize content or ads.
Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with:
• GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) for EU residents
• UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) for UK residents
• ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC)
• Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FDPA) for Swiss residents
Children Under 16:
In accordance with GDPR, users under 16 years old must obtain parental or guardian consent for cookie processing that involves personal data. Some EU member states may set this age limit lower (e.g., 13 years). We do not knowingly collect data from persons under 16 without appropriate consent.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality like secure checkout and navigation.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember preferences like language or region.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads through platforms like Facebook or Google.
Consent & Control
Upon visiting our site, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time through the banner or your browser settings.
Essential cookies are automatically enabled, as they are necessary for site operation.
Explicit Consent for Marketing Cookies:
Marketing and functional cookies require your explicit opt-in consent before they are set. You retain full control over which cookie categories you accept.
The cookie banner allows you to:
• Accept all cookies
• Reject optional cookies
• Customize your preferences for each category
• Withdraw consent at any time
How to Manage Cookie Preferences:
- First visit: Review the cookie banner at the bottom of your screen
- 2. Anytime later: Look for 'Cookie Settings' button in the website footer
- 3. Browser settings: Manage cookies directly through your browser (Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies | Firefox: Options > Privacy > Cookies | Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies | Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies)
- 4. Third-party opt-out: Visit the privacy policy links above to opt out of third-party tracking
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as:
- Shopify (e-commerce platform)
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
- Klaviyo (email marketing)
- Microsoft Ads (advertising)
- TikTok Pixel (advertising and analytics)
Privacy Policy Links:
• Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
• Google (Analytics & Ads): https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies
• Microsoft Advertising: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Klaviyo: https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy
Cross-Site Tracking:
Some cookies (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, TikTok Pixel, Microsoft Ads) allow these platforms to track you across other websites to display targeted advertising. This means these companies may collect information about your browsing activity on other sites you visit, not just ours. You can opt out of this tracking through the cookie banner on our site or through your browser settings.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser’s settings. For more information, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies to collect and store information:
• Web Beacons and Pixels: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that allow us to count users who have visited certain pages and analyze the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• Local Storage: Data stored locally in your web browser, including HTML5 local storage and browser session storage, which may be used to store information about your preferences and activities.
• Session IDs: Unique identifiers assigned to your browsing session to help us recognize your device and provide a consistent experience during your visit.
These technologies are used for similar purposes to cookies (analytics, marketing, and functionality), and are subject to the same consent requirements described in this policy.
Detailed Cookie List with Retention Periods
Essential Cookies:
_secure_session_id (Shopify) | Purpose: Security | Duration: 24 hours
cart (Shopify) | Purpose: Shopping cart functionality | Duration: 2 weeks
storefront_digest (Shopify) | Purpose: Security | Duration: Indefinite
Performance Cookies:
_ga (Google Analytics) | Purpose: Unique user identification | Duration: 2 years
_gid (Google Analytics) | Purpose: User identification | Duration: 24 hours
_gat (Google Analytics) | Purpose: Rate limiting | Duration: 1 minute
Marketing Cookies:
_fbp (Facebook) | Purpose: Ad tracking and conversion | Duration: 3 months
fr (Facebook) | Purpose: Ad delivery and retargeting | Duration: 3 months
_ttp (TikTok) | Purpose: Ad analytics and tracking | Duration: 13 months
_uetsid (Microsoft) | Purpose: Ad tracking | Duration: 1 day
__kla_id (Klaviyo) | Purpose: Email marketing identification | Duration: 2 years
Note: Marketing cookies are not stored for more than 24 months. We regularly review and delete expired cookies to comply with data protection regulations.
Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or technology. We recommend reviewing it regularly.
Last updated: December 2025
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
Email: thecrafthousegift@gmail.com
Website: thecrafthousegift.eu