Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how [PLAYFUL ACCESSORIES LIMITED], trading as Playful Accessories, uses cookies and similar technologies on www.playfulaccessories.com. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, local storage, SDKs and device identifiers, may also store or access information on your device.
2. Our standard cookie position
Our standard Shopify/ecommerce cookie position is:
● strictly necessary cookies may be used because they are needed for the website, basket, checkout, payment security, fraud prevention, cookie preferences and account functions;
● non-essential analytics, performance, advertising, social media, personalisation and similar cookies should only run after the user gives consent, unless a legal exception applies;
● users should be able to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies from the cookie banner;
● users should be able to change cookie choices later through a visible Cookie settings link; and
● a live cookie scan must be run after the final website theme, Shopify apps, pixels, analytics, email marketing tools, customer-support tools and social embeds are installed.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
● make the website work, including basket, checkout, payment, security and account functions;
● remember choices such as language, region, currency or cookie preferences;
● understand how visitors use the website;
● improve website performance and customer experience;
● measure marketing activity; and
● show or measure relevant advertising, where enabled.
4. Cookie categories
The table below reflects the standard launch setup. The exact cookie names, providers and durations must be completed after a live cookie scan.
|
Category |
Purpose |
Tools/providers to verify |
Consent position |
Status before publication |
|
Strictly necessary |
Basket, checkout, payment security, fraud prevention, account login, cookie preference storage, load balancing and website security |
[Shopify], [Shopify checkout], [Shopify Payments], security/fraud tools, cookie-consent tool |
Usually no consent required where strictly necessary |
Confirm exact names/duration after scan |
|
Preferences |
Remember language, region, currency, display preferences and saved choices |
[Shopify localisation tools], theme settings, currency/region apps |
Consent may be required unless strictly necessary for a user-requested function |
Confirm after scan |
|
Analytics/performance |
Understand visits, product-page use, basket flow, conversion paths, site errors and performance |
[Shopify Analytics], [Google Analytics 4], [Microsoft Clarity] or similar if enabled |
Consent required unless configured so that consent is not required under applicable rules |
Confirm after scan |
|
Marketing/advertising |
Measure campaigns, create audiences, retarget visitors and assess ad performance |
[Meta Pixel], [Google Ads], [TikTok Pixel], [Pinterest], [Xiaohongshu], affiliate tools or similar if enabled |
Consent required before firing |
Confirm after scan |
|
Social media/embedded content |
Enable social sharing, embedded posts, video, lookbook or third-party content |
[Instagram], [TikTok], [YouTube], [Vimeo], [Xiaohongshu] or similar embeds if enabled |
Usually consent required before loading non-essential third-party content |
Confirm after scan |
|
Customer support/chat |
Provide chat, helpdesk, returns support, customer-service tools and message history |
[Shopify Inbox] or similar if enabled |
Depends on function; non-essential tracking requires consent |
Confirm after scan |
|
Email marketing/forms |
Sign-up forms, pop-ups, newsletter analytics and email attribution |
[Shopify Email], [Mailchimp] or similar if enabled |
Sign-up requires user action; tracking cookies may need consent |
Confirm after scan |
5. Cookie banner configuration
Before launch, the cookie banner should be configured so that:
● non-essential cookies are not placed before consent;
● the first layer gives clear choices to accept all, reject all and manage options;
● accept and reject choices are equally easy to use;
● cookie categories are described clearly;
● consent is recorded with date, time, preference and policy version;
● users can withdraw or change consent through a Cookie settings link; and
● the cookie table is updated after any new Shopify app, pixel, analytics tool, social embed or marketing tool is added.
6. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics, payment, advertising, social media, embedded content, customer support, returns support or email marketing. Those third parties may use information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
7. Managing cookies
You can manage non-essential cookies through [Cookie settings link]. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you block essential cookies, parts of the website may not work properly, including basket and checkout functions.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy when our website, theme, apps, pixels, analytics, advertising, email marketing or social tools change. The latest version will be posted on this page.
9. Contact
Questions about this Cookies Policy can be sent to [privacy email].