Legal
Cookie Policy
Version 1.0 — Effective Date: July 13, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Velorae Essence ("Velorae Essence," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, interact with our services, or engage with our content.
Our goal is to provide a secure, efficient, and personalized experience while respecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable privacy laws.
By using our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device in accordance with your preferences selected through our Cookie Consent Banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites remember information such as:
- your language preferences;
- items in your shopping cart;
- login sessions;
- browsing preferences;
- website performance information; and
- anonymous analytics data.
Cookies cannot access files on your computer or install software.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Velorae Essence uses several categories of cookies.
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.
Examples include:
- maintaining secure sessions;
- protecting against fraudulent activity;
- remembering cookie preferences;
- enabling shopping cart functionality;
- processing checkout requests; and
- supporting website security.
These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preference center because they are required for basic operation.
B. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
Examples include:
- language selection;
- regional settings;
- accessibility preferences;
- saved browsing preferences;
- wish lists; and
- recently viewed products.
These cookies enhance usability but are not essential.
C. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Examples include:
- pages visited;
- navigation paths;
- time spent on pages;
- device type;
- browser information;
- referral sources; and
- website performance metrics.
Analytics information is aggregated and does not normally identify individual visitors.
D. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us monitor website reliability by identifying:
- loading speed;
- broken pages;
- technical errors;
- server response times; and
- feature performance.
These cookies help us improve the overall experience.
E. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
With your consent, marketing cookies may be used to:
- personalize advertisements;
- measure campaign performance;
- limit repetitive advertising;
- understand visitor interests;
- improve future promotions; and
- deliver more relevant content.
These cookies may be placed by trusted third-party advertising partners.
4. Cookies Set by Third Parties
Our website may use trusted third-party services that place cookies on our behalf.
These providers may include services related to:
- website hosting;
- payment processing;
- website analytics;
- embedded videos;
- social media integrations;
- customer support tools;
- email marketing platforms;
- fraud prevention;
- security monitoring; and
- shopping functionality.
Each third-party provider maintains its own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Shopify Cookies
If you purchase products through our online store, Shopify may place cookies necessary to:
- maintain your shopping cart;
- process secure checkout;
- remember checkout sessions;
- prevent fraud;
- improve shopping performance; and
- provide secure payment processing.
Velorae Essence does not receive or store your complete payment card information.
6. Analytics Services
We may use website analytics providers to better understand visitor behavior.
Analytics data may include:
- browser type;
- operating system;
- approximate geographic region;
- referring website;
- pages viewed;
- session duration;
- interaction events; and
- device characteristics.
Where legally required, analytics cookies are activated only after you provide consent.
7. Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a Cookie Consent Banner allowing you to:
- Accept All Cookies;
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies; or
- Customize Cookie Preferences.
You may update your preferences at any time through the Cookie Settings link available on our website.
8. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to:
- block cookies;
- delete existing cookies; or
- disable certain categories of cookies.
Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality, including shopping cart features, secure logins, and checkout processes.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our website may not respond consistently to such requests. You may instead manage tracking preferences through our Cookie Settings.
10. Consent
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies are placed only after you provide your explicit consent.
You may withdraw your consent at any time through our Cookie Settings without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- changes in applicable laws;
- new website features;
- new third-party services;
- improvements to our privacy practices; or
- operational changes.
The updated version will always display the current version number and effective date.
Continued use of the website following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy where permitted by law.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us through the contact information provided on the Velorae Essence website.
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy and cookie-related inquiries in accordance with applicable law.
13. Your Privacy
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our:
- Privacy Policy;
- Terms of Use;
- Accessibility Statement; and
- any additional privacy notices provided for specific services or promotions.
Together, these documents explain how Velorae Essence collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information while providing a safe, secure, and enjoyable online experience.