Effective Date: This policy applies to all website visits from this date
Our Cookie Philosophy
At BikeVase, we believe in minimalist cookie usage. Unlike many websites that track your every move, we only use cookies that are absolutely essential for our webshop to function.
Our Promise: We use NO tracking cookies, NO analytics cookies, and NO marketing cookies. Your browsing behavior remains private.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your browsing experience more efficient.
Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior (we don't use these)
- Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising (we don't use these)
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing (we don't use these)
Cookies We Use
BikeVase uses only essential cookies required for our online shop to function properly:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cart_items | Stores your BikeVase selections while shopping | 30 days | Essential |
| session_id | Maintains your shopping session | Until browser closes | Essential |
| checkout_data | Preserves order information during checkout | 1 hour | Essential |
What We DON'T Use
Unlike many e-commerce sites, BikeVase deliberately avoids:
- Google Analytics: We don't track your browsing patterns
- Facebook Pixel: We don't share your data with social media platforms
- Advertising Cookies: We don't build profiles for targeted advertising
- Third-party Tracking: We don't allow external companies to track you
- Cross-site Tracking: We don't follow you to other websites
Result: Your privacy is protected, and our website loads faster without unnecessary tracking scripts.
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookie settings through your browser:
Disabling Cookies Impact
If you disable cookies entirely:
- Shopping cart won't work: Items can't be saved between pages
- Checkout impossible: Order information can't be maintained
- Session management fails: Website functionality severely limited
Since we only use essential cookies, disabling them means you cannot use our online shop functionality.
Third-party Services
Payment Processing
When you complete a purchase, you'll be redirected to secure payment providers (PayPal, Stripe) who have their own cookie policies:
These services may use their own cookies during payment processing, but only on their domains, not on BikeVase.com.
Cookie Consent
Since we only use essential cookies necessary for our webshop to function, explicit consent is not required under GDPR. However, by using our website, you acknowledge that:
- Essential cookies are necessary for shopping cart functionality
- You can disable cookies but this will prevent purchasing
- We do not use any non-essential cookies
- No personal data is collected through cookies beyond shopping cart contents
Updates to Cookie Policy
If we ever change our cookie usage (though we're committed to keeping it minimal), we will:
- Update this policy with the new information
- Change the "Last Updated" date
- Notify customers of significant changes via email
- Request additional consent if required by law
Questions About Cookies?
Have questions about our cookie usage or privacy practices?
Contact Us:
Email: bikevase@gmail.com
Response Time: Within 24 hours (business days)
Read our complete Privacy Policy for more information about data handling.