Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Wastore ("we", "us", or the "Platform") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, public pages, and authenticated areas (the "Service"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Last updated: June 01, 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help recognize your device, remember preferences, and improve your experience. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and browser local storage.

2. Who sets cookies?

Cookies may be:

  • First-party cookies: set by us.
  • Third-party cookies: set by selected partners (e.g., analytics, advertising, social networks).
3. Legal basis for cookies

For strictly necessary cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in operating and securing the Service. For other categories (functional, analytics, marketing), we obtain your consent in advance through our cookie banner or preference center. You may withdraw or change consent at any time.

4. Cookie categories we use

We use the categories below. Examples and retention periods are indicative and may vary.

4.1. Strictly necessary (always active)

Required for basic functionality, security, session management, and load balancing. Cannot be disabled in our systems.

  • Examples: session maintenance; authentication; consent storage.
  • Typical duration: session or up to 12 months.

4.2. Functional

Remember your choices (language, region, layout) and improve user experience.

  • Examples: language; saved store settings; PWA.
  • Typical duration: 1–12 months.

4.3. Analytics / performance

Help us measure usage and performance (e.g., pages visited, traffic sources) and generate statistics.

  • Examples: Google Analytics (IP anonymized/masked), internal metrics.
  • Typical duration: 1–24 months.

4.4. Marketing / advertising

Used for relevant ads, limiting repetition, and measuring campaigns. May create anonymous interest profiles.

  • Examples: Meta Pixel, Google Ads, social networks.
  • Typical duration: 1–6 months (or per third-party policy).
5. Indicative cookie list

Actual cookies used may vary depending on enabled features. The table below is indicative:

Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PREFS_CMP Wastore Stores cookie preferences and consent. HTTP (first-party) 365 days
PHPSESSID Wastore Session management and authentication. HTTP (strictly necessary) Session
_ga Google Analytics Aggregated usage statistics (IP masked if configured). HTTP (third-party) 24 months
_ga_XXXXXXXX Google Analytics Analytics session state persistence. HTTP (third-party) 24 months
_fbp Meta Campaign and audience measurement. HTTP (third-party) 3 months
cf_clearance Cloudflare Bot mitigation and abuse protection. HTTP (third-party) Up to 12 months
6. Consent management and disabling cookies

You may configure your browser to block or delete cookies or adjust preferences. Blocking certain cookies may affect functionality.

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
7. Third-party cookies

Listed third parties process data under their own policies. Please consult their official pages (Google, Meta, Cloudflare, etc.).

8. Retention

Cookies are kept only as long as necessary for their purpose or as required by law or the third-party provider (see Section 5).

9. International transfers

Some providers may process data outside your country of residence. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards, including contractual protections recognized under applicable law.

10. Your rights

Depending on applicable law (including GDPR where relevant and state privacy laws such as the CCPA/CPRA in California), you may have rights regarding personal data processed through cookies. Contact: [email protected]. You may also lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when cookies used or legal requirements change. The current version will always be available on this page.

12. Contact

Questions about this policy: [email protected].

Effective date: June 01, 2026