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Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Last Updated: December 21, 2024

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 and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

VeloStore uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve our website performance and functionality
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Analyze traffic and user behavior

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

Examples: Session management, authentication, shopping cart

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve the way our website works.

Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, error tracking

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Examples: Language preferences, recently viewed products, saved filters

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, retargeting campaigns

Third-Party Cookies

We also use cookies from third-party services to help us analyze and improve our website. These include:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  • Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
  • Social Media: Social sharing and integration
  • Customer Support: Live chat and support tools

Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

⚠️ Note: Disabling cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, such as maintaining your shopping cart or staying logged in.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually 1-24 months) or until you delete them

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@velostore.com
Address: 123 Cycling Blvd, Bike City, BC 90210
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567