This Cookie Policy explains how bagvelia (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating through the website www.bagvelia.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or make a purchase from our online store.
This policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
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1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, enhance your browsing experience, and support critical functional aspects of the online store, such as maintaining items in your shopping cart.
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2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use both first-party cookies (set directly by bagvelia) and third-party cookies (set by service providers operating on our behalf).
Cookies on www.bagvelia.com are categorized as follows:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, accessing secure areas of the website, and completing checkout transactions. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our site (e.g., which pages are visited most often). They help us understand website usage and continuously improve user functionality.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
Payment Processing Cookies: To facilitate secure online transactions, we integrate third-party payment processing services provided by Stripe. Stripe sets and processes necessary technical cookies on our site to verify transactions, mitigate potential fraud, and process credit/debit card details securely during checkout.
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3. YOUR CONSENT AND CONTROL (COOKIE BANNER)
We respect your right to privacy. In accordance with European Union legal standards:
Non-Essential Cookies: We only deploy performance, analytics, and functional cookies if you explicitly provide your consent by clicking the “Accept” button on our website’s Cookie Banner.
Essential Cookies: Necessary technical cookies (including those essential for Stripe payment processing) are activated automatically to allow the core functionality of the website and secure transaction completion.
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by updating your preferences via the cookie settings on our website or by adjusting your web browser controls.
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4. COOKIE RETENTION PERIODS
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a “session” or “persistent” cookie:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that remain active only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a pre-determined duration after your browsing session has ended, or until you manually delete them. Persistent cookies are retained for periods ranging from 30 days up to a maximum of 24 months, depending on their functional necessity and applicable legal requirements.
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5. MANAGING AND DELETING COOKIES VIA BROWSER
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their administrative settings. You can choose to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set notifications when a cookie is placed on your device.
Please note that restricting or disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact the operational functionality of www.bagvelia.com and prevent you from completing purchases or accessing secure account sections.
To manage cookie settings in popular browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
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6. CONTACT US
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our data management practices, please contact us at:
Brand / Operating Entity: bagvelia
Website: www.bagvelia.com
* Email: stardust@bagvelia.com