Last updated: September 17, 2025
Who we are: carlacookiebox.com
This Policy explains how carlacookiebox.com uses cookies and similar technologies (like pixels and local storage) on our website and related services (“Services”). It also explains your choices.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Some last only while your browser is open (session cookies); others remain until they expire or you delete them (persistent cookies). Cookies may be set by carlacookiebox.com (first-party) or by third parties that provide features on our site (third-party).
2) Why we use them (categories)
- Strictly necessary (always on): make the site work (cart, checkout, security, load balancing, login).
- Functional: remember preferences (e.g., past choices).
- Analytics: understand site usage and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising/marketing: measure campaigns and show relevant offers (limited use).
- Social media & embeds: enable content/sharing from platforms like Instagram or YouTube.
- Payments & fraud prevention: operate secure checkout and prevent fraud (e.g., WooPayments/Stripe and PayPal).
3) Cookies and technologies we commonly use
Names vary by browser/version and may change.
Site & WooCommerce (essential):
woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart, wp_woocommerce_session_* (cart/checkout continuity); platform caching/performance cookies.
Payments & fraud prevention (essential for payment):
- WooPayments/Stripe may set identifiers such as __stripe_mid and __stripe_sid to detect fraud and keep checkout secure.
- PayPal (Smart Buttons/Express) sets session and risk cookies to process your payment safely and keep you signed in to PayPal where applicable.
We only ship to the address provided with your payment method for security.
Analytics (non-essential):
- Google Analytics (GA4) uses cookies like _ga, _ga_*, _gid to measure visits and site performance. We respect your consent choices and may run GA4 in Consent Mode when required.
Social & media (non-essential):
- YouTube/Vimeo/Instagram embeds may set cookies or use local storage after you interact or give consent.
Email tracking pixels:
Some emails from carlacookiebox.com may include a small image (“pixel”) that tells us if an email was opened or a link was clicked. You can disable images or view in plain text to avoid this.
4) Your choices
- Manage consent: Use the “Manage Cookies” link in our footer to change or withdraw consent at any time (where available).
- Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may affect site functionality (especially checkout).
- Advertising choices: If we use advertising cookies, you can opt out via the cookie banner/preferences and your browser’s Global Privacy Control (GPC), which we honour.
5) Region-specific information
- EU/EEA & UK: we seek prior consent for non-essential cookies.
- Quebec (Law 25): we obtain clear, informed opt-in for trackers that identify or profile you.
- California (CPRA): you may opt out of the “sale”/“sharing” of personal information for cross-context advertising. Use the “Do Not Sell/Share” link in our footer (where applicable) and we honour GPC signals.
6) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy. The “Last updated” date shows the latest version. Continued use of carlacookiebox.com after updates means you accept the changes.
7) Contact us
Questions about this Policy or your choices?
