Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work efficiently, provide personalized content, and analyze site traffic and usage patterns.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on Goldhandmade.us to ensure a seamless shopping experience:

Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They allow you to navigate the store, add handcrafted jewelry to your cart, and securely complete checkout via Shopify Payments.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, loading times). This helps us improve site navigation and customer experience.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as your geographic region or cart items) to offer a more personalized experience.
Targeting / Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to help build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other platforms.

3. How Third Parties Use Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers, such as Shopify and analytics platforms, who may also set cookies on your device when you browse our store. These services help us process orders, analyze storefront performance, and protect our store against fraud.

4. How to Control and Manage Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. You can adjust your cookie settings through your internet browser:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through their settings menu. You can clear existing cookies or block new ones. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to browse our store or complete purchases.
Opt-Out Tools: You can visit industry opt-out portals such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (aboutads.info) or the Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org) to manage interest-based advertising preferences.

5. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with an updated revision date.