Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how UseVeloura ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://useveloura.com (the "Site"). It describes what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can manage your preferences in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They help make websites work efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function, while others support analytics, personalization, and advertising.

2. Types of cookies we use

(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be switched off. They include functions like secure checkout, privacy preferences, and page navigation.

Examples:

Shopify session cookies (_shopify_y, _shopify_s)
Consent management cookies (to record your cookie choices)

(b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve user experience and website performance.

Examples:

Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
Shopify analytics cookies

Provider: Google LLC
Data transfer: May involve data processing outside the EEA under standard contractual clauses.
Retention: Up to 24 months.

(c) Advertising and Remarketing Cookies

We use these cookies to deliver more relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. They may be used by third-party platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook, and Instagram to show you personalized advertising based on your browsing activity.

Examples:

Google Ads Remarketing (IDE, ANID, _gads, _gac_)
Meta Pixel (_fbp, fr)

Provider: Google Ireland Limited / Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.
Purpose: Show personalized ads to visitors who have previously visited our site.
Activation: Only after your explicit consent.

(d) Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language, or region.

Examples:

Language selection cookies
User preference cookies

3. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “Manage Cookies” in the footer of our website.

If you disable some cookies, certain parts of the site may not function properly.

4. Google Consent Mode v2

Our site uses Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy choices. This means that:

Advertising cookies (ad_user_data, ad_personalization) are only activated after your consent.
If you decline advertising cookies, Google Ads remarketing and personalization will be disabled.

You can learn more at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services integrated into our site (for example, analytics or social media). These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request rectification or deletion
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) at https://www.dataprotection.ie

7. Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

UseVeloura
Email: [contact@useveloura.com]

Note:
You can update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.