Last Updated: Jan 26, 2026

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 website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and analyze how you use our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

Web Planet Store uses cookies for several purposes:

• To enable essential website functionality

• To remember your preferences and settings

• To keep you logged in to your account

• To maintain your shopping cart between sessions

• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns

• To personalize content and product recommendations

• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

• To prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Examples:

• Session cookies: Maintain your logged-in state

• Security cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraud

• Shopping cart cookies: Remember items in your cart

• Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across servers

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website to help improve performance and user experience.

Examples:

• Google Analytics: Track page views, sessions, and user behavior

• Performance monitoring: Measure page load times and errors

• Heat mapping: Understand how users interact with pages

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

Examples:

• Preference cookies: Remember display preferences

• Language cookies: Store language selection

• Location cookies: Remember shipping preferences

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track browsing habits and are used to deliver relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or our advertising partners.

Examples:

• Retargeting cookies

• Social media cookies

• Ad measurement cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website, including:

• Analytics services

• Marketing platforms

• Social media platforms

• Content delivery networks

These providers have their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing.

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can manage them in your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6.2 Cookie Preferences

You can manage your preferences via our cookie consent banner and browser settings.

6.3 Opt-Out Links

You may opt out of certain cookies using third-party tools such as:

• Google Analytics Opt-out

• Network Advertising Initiative

• Digital Advertising Alliance

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect website functionality, including login, shopping cart use, personalization, and advertising relevance. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. US State Privacy Laws and Cookies

10.1 California (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have rights regarding cookie data, including access, deletion, and opt-out of sharing. We do not sell personal information.
Contact us via [privacy email placeholder] to exercise these rights.

10.2 Other State Privacy Laws

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah have similar rights under applicable state laws.

11. Cookie Consent Management

11.1 Your Consent Choices

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie consent banner. Preferences are stored for 12 months.

11.2 Changing Your Preferences

You may update preferences by clearing cookies, adjusting browser settings, using the preference center, or contacting [privacy email placeholder].

11.3 Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as valid opt-out requests for data sharing and targeted advertising.

12. Detailed Cookie List

12.1 Essential Cookies

• session_id
  Purpose: Maintain user session
  Duration: Session
  Type: First-party

• cookie_consent
  Purpose: Store cookie preferences
  Duration: 12 months
  Type: First-party

• cart_id
  Purpose: Maintain shopping cart
  Duration: 30 days
  Type: First-party

12.2 Analytics Cookies

• _ga
  Purpose: Distinguish users
  Duration: 2 years
  Type: Third-party

• _gid
  Purpose: Distinguish users
  Duration: 24 hours
  Type: Third-party

13. Cookies and Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children under 13. Any such data will be deleted promptly.

14. Cross-Device Tracking

We may use cookies to recognize users across devices. You may opt out via cookie settings or by contacting us.

15. Cookie Security

Cookie data is protected using encryption and secure HTTPS transmission. We regularly review security practices.

16. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

Cookies are processed based on necessity, legitimate interests, or consent, depending on cookie type.

17. Contact Us

Web Planet Store
Email: [privacy email placeholder]
Phone: [phone number placeholder]
Address: [business address placeholder]