Cookie Notice
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies do not contain viruses or malware and cannot access other files on your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account during a browsing session.
- Remember items in your shopping cart.
- Remember your display preferences (e.g., dark or light theme).
- Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
- Prevent fraudulent activity and improve security.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your login session and shopping cart state. | Session |
| remember_token | Strictly Necessary | Keeps you logged in across browser sessions if you choose "Remember Me". | 30 days |
| theme | Functional | Stores your dark/light theme preference (saved in localStorage). | Persistent |
| csrf_token | Strictly Necessary | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks on forms. | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set its own cookies during the checkout process to detect fraud and ensure secure payment. Stripe's cookie and privacy practices are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
We do not currently use advertising or social media tracking cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored on your device.
- Block or delete specific cookies.
- Block all third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies (note: this will prevent you from logging in).
Please note that restricting strictly necessary cookies will affect core site functionality, including login and checkout. Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser's help documentation.
6. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this notice regularly.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@phys-clothing.shop.