Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember your preferences, and give us insight into how our site is being used.
This page explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. We've kept it in plain English so it's easy to understand.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. Without them, things like your shopping bag and account login wouldn't work. You can't disable these cookies because the site simply wouldn't function without them.
Shopify Cart & Session Cookies
Our online shop is powered by Shopify. These cookies keep track of items in your shopping bag, remember your checkout progress, and maintain your browsing session as you move around the site.
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: Shopping bag, checkout process, session management
Duration: Session to 2 weeks
Authentication Cookie
If you create an account and sign in, we use a secure session token to keep you logged in as you browse the site. This is managed by NextAuth and is stored securely.
Provider: NextAuth
Purpose: Keeping you signed in to your account
Duration: Session (expires when you close your browser or sign out)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve the experience. The data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
PostHog
PostHog helps us understand user behaviour on our site, such as which pages are visited most, how users navigate through the shop, and where people might be running into issues. This helps us make improvements to your shopping experience.
Provider: PostHog
Purpose: User behaviour analytics, feature usage tracking
Duration: Up to 1 year
Plausible Analytics
Plausible is a privacy-friendly analytics tool. It's worth noting that Plausible does not actually use cookies. It collects basic visitor statistics (like page views and referral sources) without tracking individual users or storing any data on your device. We include it here for transparency.
Provider: Plausible
Purpose: Privacy-friendly page view and referral analytics
Cookies: None (cookieless tracking)
Vercel Analytics
Vercel Analytics measures our website's performance, including page load times and responsiveness. This helps us ensure the site runs smoothly and quickly for all visitors.
Provider: Vercel
Purpose: Website performance monitoring (Core Web Vitals)
Duration: Session
Error Tracking
Nobody likes a broken website. We use error tracking to catch and fix problems as quickly as possible.
Sentry
Sentry automatically detects errors and performance issues on our website. When something goes wrong, Sentry captures technical details (like the browser you're using, the page you were on, and what happened) so our team can identify and fix the issue. It does not track your personal browsing habits.
Provider: Sentry
Purpose: Error detection and performance monitoring
Duration: Session
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies help us show you relevant ads and measure how effective our advertising campaigns are.
Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)
The Meta Pixel helps us measure the effectiveness of our Facebook and Instagram advertising. It allows us to understand which ads lead to purchases, show you more relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram, and build audiences for future advertising campaigns. The pixel may track actions like viewing a product, adding items to your bag, or completing a purchase.
Provider: Meta (Facebook)
Purpose: Ad measurement, retargeting, audience building
Duration: Up to 90 days
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies at any time. Here's how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
What Happens If You Disable Cookies
You're free to disable cookies, but it may affect how our website works for you. Here's what to expect:
Possible Effects
- Your shopping bag may not work properly, and items might not be saved between pages
- You won't be able to stay signed in to your account
- The checkout process may not function correctly
- We won't be able to remember your preferences (like language or currency)
- You may see less relevant ads on social media, though you'll still see ads
Disabling analytics and marketing cookies won't affect your ability to browse or shop on our site. These only impact our ability to measure performance and show you personalised advertising.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, feel free to get in touch.
hello@auntiemarlenes.com