Cookie Policy

Last updated: 17 September 2025

1. Overview

At KirbyBuys, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your shopping experience, analyze site performance, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy, aligned with Shopify’s guidelines, explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. By using our website www.kirbybuys.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described below. For questions, contact us at support@kirbybuys.com or through our live chat or contact form.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and provide tailored content. Similar technologies, like web beacons, pixels, or local storage, may also be used for comparable purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies, powered by Shopify and our trusted third-party partners:

  1. Essential Cookies

    • Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly, enabling features like navigation, access to secure areas, and checkout processes.

    • Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, shopping cart functionality.

    • Duration: Mostly session-based (deleted after your visit) or short-term.

    • Opt-Out: These cookies cannot be disabled, as they’re critical to website operation.

  2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

    • Purpose: These collect anonymized data about how you use our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve performance and user experience.

    • Examples: Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics.

    • Duration: Varies from session-based to persistent (up to 2 years).

    • Opt-Out: You can disable these via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

  3. Functional Cookies

    • Purpose: These enable enhanced features, like remembering your preferences (e.g., language, currency) or saving items in your cart for future visits.

    • Examples: Preference cookies, Shopify’s cart recovery.

    • Duration: Persistent, typically up to 1 year.

    • Opt-Out: You can disable these via your browser or our consent tool.

  4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

    • Purpose: These track your browsing habits to deliver personalized ads on our site or third-party platforms (e.g., social media). They may also measure ad campaign effectiveness.

    • Examples: Meta Pixel, Google Ads, Shopify marketing tools.

    • Duration: Persistent, up to 2 years.

    • Opt-Out: You can opt out via our cookie consent tool or third-party ad platforms (e.g., Google’s ad settings).

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website operates smoothly (e.g., secure checkout, cart functionality).

  • Personalize your experience (e.g., showing relevant products or saving preferences).

  • Analyze site traffic and performance to improve our services.

  • Deliver targeted ads based on your interests, both on our site and elsewhere.

  • Comply with legal requirements, like fraud prevention or GDPR/CCPA compliance.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our site uses third-party services (e.g., Shopify, Google Analytics, Meta) that may place cookies on your device. These partners help us with analytics, marketing, and payment processing. We ensure these partners adhere to data protection standards, but we don’t control their cookies directly. Check their respective privacy policies for details:

6. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can manage cookies in the following ways:

  • Cookie Consent Tool: On your first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept or customize cookie preferences (except essential cookies). You can update these settings anytime via [link to your cookie settings page or instructions].

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help page for instructions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Note that blocking essential cookies may impair site functionality.

  • Opt-Out Tools: For advertising cookies, use third-party opt-out platforms like Network Advertising Initiative or YourAdChoices.

  • Do Not Track (DNT): Our site doesn’t currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookies manually.

7. Data Protection and Cookies

We prioritize your privacy. Cookies collecting personal data (e.g., IP address, browsing behavior) are handled in compliance with applicable laws, including GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California). For details on how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your data, and we use secure protocols (e.g., HTTPS) to protect it.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or to exercise your data rights (e.g., access, deletion), email support@kirbybuys.com, use our live chat, or submit a request via our contact form.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to this Cookie Policy. Thank you for shopping with KirbyBuys!