Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 12/8/2025

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.

Shopelize uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance
• Personalize your experience
• Deliver relevant advertisements
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Enable core website functionality

• Session management
• Shopping cart functionality
• Security features
• User authentication

Duration: Session or 1 year Can be disabled: No (website won't function properly)

3.2 Performance Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Error messages
• Load times
• Traffic sources

Duration: Up to 2 years Can be disabled: Yes Used: Google Analytics, Hotjar

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Remember your choices and preferences

• Language preferences
• Region/country selection
• Display preferences (list/grid view)
• Theme selection (light/dark mode)

Duration: Up to 1 year Can be disabled: Yes (some features may not work)

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements

• Track your browsing habits
• Build advertising profiles
• Measure ad campaign effectiveness
• Retargeting campaigns

Duration: Up to 2 years Can be disabled: Yes Used: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, TikTok Pixel

3.5 Social Media Cookies

Purpose: Enable social media features

• Social sharing buttons
• Embedded social media content
• Social login features

Duration: Varies by platform Can be disabled: Yes Used: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | |-------------|------|---------|----------| | _session_id | Essential | User session management | Session | | csrf_token | Essential | Security protection | Session | | cart_token | Essential | Shopping cart | 30 days | | auth_token | Essential | User authentication | 30 days | | _ga | Performance | Google Analytics | 2 years | | _gid | Performance | Google Analytics | 24 hours | | _fbp | Advertising | Facebook Pixel | 3 months | | tt_pixel | Advertising | TikTok Pixel | 13 months | | preferences | Functionality | User preferences | 1 year | | theme | Functionality | Theme selection | 1 year | | language | Functionality | Language preference | 1 year |

We work with third-party services that may set cookies:

5.1 Analytics

• Google Analytics: Traffic analysis
• Hotjar: User behavior insights
• Microsoft Clarity: Session recordings

5.2 Advertising

• Google Ads: Advertising campaigns
• Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising
• TikTok Pixel: Video platform advertising

5.3 Payment Processing

• bKash: Mobile payments
• SSL Commerz: Online payments
• Stripe: International payments

5.4 Social Media

• Facebook: Social sharing
• Instagram: Social sharing
• Twitter: Social sharing
• YouTube: Video embedding

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser:

Google Chrome:

1. Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
2. Choose your preference

Firefox:

1. Options > Privacy & Security
2. Adjust cookie settings

Safari:

1. Preferences > Privacy
2. Manage website data

Microsoft Edge:

1. Settings > Cookies and site permissions
2. Manage cookies

6.2 Cookie Consent Tool

Use our cookie consent banner to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Review and change settings anytime

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info

Disabling cookies may affect:

• Shopping cart functionality
• Saved preferences and settings
• Login and authentication
• Personalized content
• Website performance tracking

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this setting.

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through:

• Device settings
• Browser settings
• App-specific settings
• Ad tracking preferences (iOS/Android)

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Parents can control cookies on devices used by children through browser and device settings.

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Cookie data is retained according to each cookie's specific duration. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

If you access our website from outside Bangladesh, please note that cookies may be transferred to and processed in Bangladesh. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

For more details about how we handle your data:

• Read our Privacy Policy
• Read our Terms and Conditions
• Contact our Data Protection Officer

Questions about our use of cookies?

• Email: privacy@shopelize.com
• Phone: +880 1234-567890
• Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or contacting us.