1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their sites are used.
Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses. They are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by the web server that issued them.
2. Why We Use Cookies
ShelfSpace uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly (e.g., keeping items in your cart)
- Remember your preferences and settings across sessions
- Analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Show relevant ads on partner platforms (Google and Meta) based on your browsing behavior
3. Cookie Categories
We classify cookies into the following categories. You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies when you first visit our website.
4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ss_session | Maintains your shopping session | Session |
| ss_cart | Stores your shopping cart contents | 7 days |
| shelfspace_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
5. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics sets cookies to track visitor behavior anonymously. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymization to protect user privacy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXX | Persists session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
6. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
Google Ads: We use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure actions taken after clicking on our ads. Google may use these cookies to show you personalized ads based on your interests.
Meta Pixel: We may use the Meta (Facebook) Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook and Instagram advertising campaigns. Meta may use this data to show you relevant ads on their platforms.
You can manage your advertising preferences:
- Google My Ad Center — manage Google ad personalization
- Facebook Ad Preferences — manage Meta ad settings
- NAI Opt-Out — opt out of network advertising
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Conversion tracking | 3 months | |
| _fbp | Meta | Identifies browser for Meta ads | 3 months |
| fr | Meta | Ad delivery and measurement | 3 months |
7. Functional Cookies
8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit shelfspace.online, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
Browser-specific instructions:
9. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@shelfspace.online.