Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. These files help websites function efficiently and improve your browsing experience.
At Bostali, we and our partners use cookies to:
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Enhance your experience on our site
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Analyse website traffic and performance
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Personalise ads and measure their effectiveness
You can control how cookies are stored and used through your browser settings. Learn more in the “How to Manage Cookies” section below.
How to Manage Cookies
Some cookies are essential to the functioning of our website. For example, they allow you to:
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Store items in your cart
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Log in securely
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Navigate the website efficiently
Without these essential cookies, you may not be able to use some features or complete purchases.
Control via Browser Settings
You can manage, restrict, or block cookies at any time through your browser settings. Each browser handles cookie preferences differently. Visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guide for instructions on specific browsers:
🔗 https://ico.org.com/your-data-matters/online/cookies/
Use of Private Browsing Modes
Most browsers offer private or incognito modes that do not save local data, such as cookies, after you close the window.
Opt-Out of Google Analytics
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data across all websites, you can install this browser add-on:
🔗 https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies on our website:
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First-party cookies: Set by our website to remember your preferences, such as items in your cart or language settings.
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Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google, Shopify) for analytics or advertising.
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Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until you delete them manually or they expire automatically.
Cookies We Use and Why
Google Analytics
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Purpose: Collects anonymous data about how visitors interact with our site.
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Usage: Helps us analyse site performance and improve user experience.
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Learn more: Google Partner Sites Policy
Google Ads & DoubleClick
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Purpose: Helps personalise and measure the performance of ads shown to users.
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Usage: Prevents repeated ads and enhances ad relevance.
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Control: Manage ad personalisation
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Learn more: Google Partner Sites Policy
Google reCAPTCHA
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Purpose: Verifies that a user is human to prevent automated abuse (spam, fraud).
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Usage: Improves website security; may use cookies for ad personalisation.
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Learn more: Google Partner Sites Policy
Shopify Cookies
Our storefront is powered by Shopify. Shopify sets cookies that enable:
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Website functionality (e.g., cart, login, currency selection)
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Reporting and analytics
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Integration with third-party apps and services
Full list of Shopify cookies: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies
How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?
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Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
Most of the cookies we use are persistent and remain active for 30 minutes to 2 years from the time they are stored.
For more information on how to delete or manage cookies before they expire, refer to the “How to Manage Cookies” section above.
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies on our website, feel free to contact us at: