Cookies Policy

At Whelked (accessible from https://whelked.com), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit.
They help the site recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve overall user experience.

Cookies perform a variety of functions, including enabling smooth navigation, saving shopping cart items, and providing relevant advertisements.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a number of reasons:

Essential Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like secure checkout, account login, and navigation.
Performance and Analytics Cookies:
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
We use services like Google Analytics to improve site functionality and user experience.
Functionality Cookies:
These cookies allow the site to remember your preferences (such as language, location, and display settings) to offer a personalized experience.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies:
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you. They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Type	Purpose
Session Cookies	Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies	Remain on your device until deleted manually or automatically.
First-Party Cookies	Set by This Whelked to enhance site functionality and services.
Third-Party Cookies	Set by external platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook) to deliver advertisements and analytics.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services that may set cookies when you visit our website.
These include:

Google Analytics (for traffic and behavior analysis)
Facebook Pixel (for targeted advertising)
Shopify/Payment Gateways (for secure transactions if applicable)

These third parties may collect data about your online activities across different websites.

Please note that we do not control these third-party cookies and their usage is governed by their own privacy policies.

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

Browser Settings:
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies, alert you when cookies are set, or delete cookies altogether.
Opt-out Tools:
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Managing Advertising Cookies:
Visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s Opt-Out page or Your Online Choices to manage ad personalization.

Please note:
Disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features on our site, such as account access, shopping cart functionality, and checkout.

6. Changes to Our Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.

When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.