Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 02, 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, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you interact with ShopyLab, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in and maintain your session
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics: To understand how you use our platform and improve it
  • Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Performance: To optimize loading speed and functionality

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your logged-in session Session
remember_token Remember me functionality (if enabled) 30 days
csrf_token Security token to prevent CSRF attacks Session
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
theme_preference Remembers your theme color preference 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We also use third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These include:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Cloudflare: For performance optimization and security

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are GDPR compliant.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have full control over cookies. You can:

  • Accept or reject cookies through your browser settings
  • Delete existing cookies at any time
  • Set your browser to notify you before cookies are placed
  • Opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on

Important: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Some features may not work properly without essential cookies.

6. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit ShopyLab, you will see a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept All," you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy. You can also choose to customize your preferences or reject non-essential cookies.

7. GDPR Compliance

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding cookie usage. We only place necessary cookies without your explicit consent. All other cookies require your active consent.

  • Necessary Cookies: Always active (session management, security)
  • Preference Cookies: Consent required (theme, language)
  • Analytics Cookies: Consent required (Google Analytics)
  • Marketing Cookies: Consent required (future use)

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • privacy@shopylab.com
  • Silicon Valley, CA
  • www.shopylab.com

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