Cookie Policy - Online Thrift Store Pakistan

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and improve your shopping experience at www.onlinethriftstore.pk.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged into your account
• Remember items in your shopping cart
• Understand how you use our website
• Personalize your experience
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Deliver relevant advertisements
• Analyze website traffic and trends

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly.

What they do:

• Enable basic website navigation
• Remember items in your shopping cart
• Keep you logged in during your session
• Enable secure payment processing
• Remember your language preferences

Can you disable them? No - without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.

Examples:

• Session cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or short-term

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

What they do:

• Track which pages are visited most
• Monitor website loading times
• Identify errors and technical issues
• Measure website traffic
• Understand user behavior patterns
• Help us improve website functionality

Information collected:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Click patterns
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (city/country level)

Can you disable them? Yes - but this may limit our ability to improve your experience.

Third-party services we use:

• Google Analytics
• Shopify Analytics
• Facebook Pixel (if applicable)

Duration: Up to 2 years

3. Functionality Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember your choices and preferences.

What they do:

• Remember your preferred currency (PKR)
• Save your shipping address for future orders
• Remember your size preferences
• Recall your viewing preferences
• Personalize content based on your interests

Can you disable them? Yes - but you'll need to re-enter preferences each visit.

Duration: Up to 1 year

4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us show you relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

What they do:

• Track your browsing behavior across sites
• Deliver personalized advertisements
• Limit how many times you see an ad
• Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Show you products you've viewed

Information collected:

• Products viewed
• Pages visited
• Purchases made
• Interaction with ads

Can you disable them? Yes - you'll still see ads, but they won't be personalized.

Third-party advertising partners:

• Facebook Ads
• Google Ads
• Instagram Ads
• [Other platforms you use]

Duration: Up to 2 years

5. Social Media Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable social media features and track social media activity.

What they do:

• Enable social sharing buttons (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)
• Allow you to sign in using social media accounts
• Track social media interactions with our content
• Power social media plugins and widgets

Third-party platforms:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• Twitter
• WhatsApp

Can you disable them? Yes - but social media features won't work properly.

Duration: Varies by platform (up to 2 years)

Detailed Cookie List

Note: This is a representative list. Actual cookies may vary.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

Shopify

Our e-commerce platform uses cookies to:

• Process transactions
• Secure your account
• Prevent fraud
• Analyze store performance

Privacy Policy: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

Google Services

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads, which set cookies to:

• Track website traffic
• Measure ad performance
• Provide insights on user behavior

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook

Facebook Pixel tracks:

• Conversions from Facebook ads
• User behavior for retargeting
• Custom audience building

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

Post Ex (Courier Service)

May use cookies if you track your shipment directly through their website.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies:

• Temporary cookies
• Deleted when you close your browser
• Enable basic website functions

Persistent Cookies:

• Remain on your device for a set period
• Can last from days to years
• Remember your preferences across visits

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to control cookies:

1. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

2. Browser Settings

All major browsers allow you to manage cookies:

Google Chrome:

1. Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
2. Choose your preferred cookie settings
3. Manage cookie exceptions

Safari:

1. Preferences → Privacy
2. Choose cookie blocking options
3. Manage website data

Firefox:

1. Options → Privacy & Security
2. Choose cookie settings
3. Manage individual cookies

Microsoft Edge:

1. Settings → Cookies and site permissions
2. Manage cookie settings
3. Clear cookies and data

Mobile Browsers:

• Check your browser's settings menu
• Look for "Privacy" or "Cookie" options
• Adjust according to your preferences

3. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

Google Ads Opt-Out: Visit: https://adssettings.google.com

Facebook Ads Opt-Out: Visit: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads

Network Advertising Initiative: Visit: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

4. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices.

What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you disable cookies:

Essential Cookies Disabled:

• Website may not function properly
• Cannot add items to cart
• Cannot checkout or make purchases
• Cannot stay logged in

Analytics Cookies Disabled:

• We cannot track how you use our site
• Harder for us to improve user experience
• No impact on your shopping ability

Marketing Cookies Disabled:

• You'll still see ads, but they won't be personalized
• Ads may be less relevant to your interests
• No impact on website functionality

Functionality Cookies Disabled:

• Must re-enter preferences each visit
• Website won't remember your choices
• Less personalized experience

Cookies and Your Privacy

We respect your privacy:

• Cookies don't contain personally identifiable information (except where necessary for function)
• We don't use cookies to track you outside our website without consent
• We comply with privacy laws and regulations
• You have control over cookie preferences

Data Protection:

• Cookie data is encrypted where appropriate
• We use secure connections (HTTPS)
• Third-party cookies are governed by their providers' privacy policies

Mobile Apps and Cookies

If you access our website through a mobile device:

• Similar tracking technologies may be used
• Device identifiers may be collected
• You can manage settings through your device's privacy controls

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to:

• Reflect changes in cookie usage
• Comply with legal requirements
• Improve transparency

When we update:

• "Last Updated" date will change
• Significant changes will be communicated via website notice
• Continued use implies acceptance

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies or any other means.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by:

• Adjusting cookie settings in your browser
• Using our cookie preference center
• Contacting us to opt-out

Contact Us About Cookies

Questions about our Cookie Policy?

Online Thrift Store (OTS) Pakistan

📧 Email: help@onlinethriftstore.pk
📱 Call/WhatsApp: +923117440444
🌐 Website: www.onlinethriftstore.pk

Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"

Related Policies

For more information, please review:

• Privacy Policy: How we handle your personal data
• Terms & Conditions: Rules for using our website

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