Cookies Policy

Effective Date: November 16, 2025
Last Updated: November 16, 2025

Thank you for visiting Mengotti Couture. We are an E-Commerce Platform, Please read this Privacy Policy, providing consent to document in order to have permission to use our services.

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

1. Introduction

At Mengotti Couture, we are committed to transparency in how we use technology to enhance your online experience. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use on our website.

1.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

1.2 Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Enable essential website functionality
Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you interact with our website
Improve our services and user experience
Deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content
Analyze website performance and traffic patterns

1.3 Your Consent & Control

In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive, we only use non-essential cookies with your explicit consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

Essential cookies are necessary for our website to function and do not require consent. All other cookies require your permission before being placed on your device.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose and function. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, shopping cart operations, and user authentication.

Why They Don't Require Consent: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our services and are exempt from consent requirements under GDPR Article 6(1)(b) (performance of a contract) and Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests).

Examples:

Cookie Name

Duration

Purpose

session_id

Session

Maintains your session while browsing and shopping

cart

2 weeks

Remembers items in your shopping cart

secure_customer_sig

Session

Authenticates logged-in customers securely

checkout_token

2 weeks

Enables secure checkout process

XSRF-TOKEN

Session

Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks

2.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference, currency selection, and regional settings. They improve your experience but are not essential for basic website operation.

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Examples:

Cookie Name

Duration

Purpose

localization

1 year

Remembers your country, language, and currency preferences

recently_viewed

30 days

Displays products you've recently viewed

wishlist

1 year

Saves items you've added to your wishlist

Impact of Opting Out: Without these cookies, you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit, and certain personalized features will not be available.

2.3 Performance Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and whether you experience any errors. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Examples:

Cookie Name

Duration

Purpose

_shopify_s

Session

Tracks website performance and loading times

_shopify_y

1 year

Monitors user session duration and bounce rates

Impact of Opting Out: We will not be able to monitor website performance issues that may affect your experience.

2.4 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to analyze traffic patterns, popular products, and user behavior to improve our services.

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Third-Party Provider: Google Analytics

Examples:

Cookie Name

Duration

Purpose

_ga

2 years

Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions

_gid

24 hours

Distinguishes users and tracks page views

_gat

1 minute

Throttles request rate to Google Analytics

_ga_<container-id>

2 years

Persists session state for Google Analytics 4

Data Collected: Page views, time on site, bounce rate, geographic location (country/city level), device type, browser type, referral source.

Third-Party Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Impact of Opting Out: We will not be able to analyze how you use our website or identify areas for improvement based on your behavior.

2.5 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Third-Party Providers: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Instagram, Pinterest, Bing Ads

Examples:

Cookie Name

Duration

Purpose

_fbp

3 months

Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions and retargeting

3 months

Facebook - delivers personalized advertising

IDE

1 year

Google DoubleClick - serves targeted advertisements

test_cookie

15 minutes

Google - checks if browser accepts cookies

_pin_unauth

1 year

Pinterest - tracks users for personalized ads

MUID

13 months

Microsoft Bing - identifies unique users for advertising

How They Work: These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests. This enables us and our advertising partners to show you relevant advertisements both on our website and on third-party platforms.

Third-Party Privacy Policies:

Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Pinterest: https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy
Microsoft Bing: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement

Impact of Opting Out: You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic rather than tailored to your interests. You may also see the same ads repeatedly.

2.6 Social Media Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable you to share content from our website on social media platforms and may also be used by social networks to track your online activity.

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Examples:

Cookie Name

Duration

Purpose

_pinterest_sess

1 year

Enables Pinterest sharing and tracking

ig_<account-id>

2 years

Instagram integration and content sharing

Impact of Opting Out: Social sharing buttons may not function, and you won't be able to share content directly to social platforms from our website.

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 What Are Third-Party Cookies?

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. When you visit our website, certain third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or payment processors) may place their own cookies on your device.

3.2 Why We Use Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers to:

Analyze website traffic and user behavior (Google Analytics)
Process secure payments (Tap Payments, PayPal)
Deliver targeted advertising (Google Ads, Facebook, Bing)
Enable social media integration (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
Monitor website security and prevent fraud

3.3 Data Shared with Third Parties

When you consent to third-party cookies, certain information may be shared with these providers, including:

IP address (anonymized where possible)
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on site
Products viewed and purchased
Referral source and clickstream data

3.4 Third-Party Privacy Policies

Third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing how they collect, use, and protect your data. We recommend reviewing these policies:

Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
Google (Analytics & Ads): https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
Pinterest: https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy
Microsoft (Bing Ads): https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement

3.5 Your Control Over Third-Party Cookies

You can opt out of third-party cookies through:

Our cookie consent banner (accessible at any time)
Your browser settings (see Section 4)
Third-party opt-out tools (see Section 5)

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

4.2 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome:

Click the three-dot menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Choose your preferred cookie settings or block specific sites

Safari (macOS/iOS):

Safari menu → Preferences → Privacy
Choose your cookie blocking preferences

Mozilla Firefox:

Menu → Settings → Privacy & Security
Under "Cookies and Site Data," customize your preferences

Microsoft Edge:

Three-dot menu → Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Manage and delete cookies

Opera:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Choose your preferred settings

For detailed instructions, visit your browser's help section or support page.

4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies:

Essential cookies: Our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to complete purchases
Functional cookies: You will need to re-enter preferences each visit
Performance cookies: We cannot monitor and improve website performance
Analytics cookies: We cannot understand how you use our website
Advertising cookies: You will see generic ads instead of personalized content