Cookie Policy
COOKIE POLICY
3.1 Cookie Definition of Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored locally on your terminal devices (computers, mobile phones, tablets, etc.) by websites. In addition to Cookies, we may also use web local storage, pixel tags, device identifiers and other similar tracking technologies.
This Policy governs all Cookies and similar tracking technologies deployed on this website, and complies with the EU ePrivacy Directive, UK ICO Guidance, GDPR, UK GDPR, Singapore PDPA, Malaysia PDPA, Australian Privacy Act 1988, CCPA/CPRA and other U.S. state privacy laws.
3.2 categories, Purposes and Retention Period
（a）Cookie (Strictly Necessary Cookies)
Strictly Necessary Cookies are indispensable for the operation of the website. They are activated without your consent and cannot be disabled by you individually. Disabling them will result in failure of core functions including login, shopping and security verification.
Purposes: Maintain session status, user authentication, shopping cart storage, CSRF protection and basic security verification.
Examples: session_id, cart_token, csrf_token, auth_token
Retention Period: Valid during your browsing session, maximum 13 months.
（b） Functional Cookies
Functional Cookies store your personalised preferences to improve browsing experience. These cookies shall only be activated upon your explicit consent.
Purposes: Remember language, currency, interface style and user settings.
Examples: language, currency, theme
Retention Period: Maximum 13 months.
（c） Cookie Analytics Cookies
【Mandatory Compliance for EU & UK】Analytics Cookies are used for traffic statistics, user behavior analysis and performance optimization. They shall only be deployed after your separate, explicit and voluntary consent. Purposes: Measure website traffic, analyse user activities, troubleshoot errors and optimism performance. Examples: _ga, _gid (Google Analytics), _hjid (Hotjar) Retention Period: Maximum 13 months.
（d） Cookie Marketing / Targeting Cookies
【Mandatory Compliance for EU & UK】Marketing and Targeting Cookies are used for personalized advertising, re-marketing, conversion tracking and social media tracking. They shall only be deployed after your separate, explicit and voluntary consent.
Purposes: Deliver personalized marketing content, conduct re-marketing, measure advertising performance and enable social media tracking.
Examples: _fbp (Meta Pixel), _gcl_au (Google Ads), Klaviyo tracking cookies
Retention Period: Maximum 13 months.
（e） Cookie Third-Party Cookies
Third-party service providers including Shopify, payment gateways and social media plugins may place independent Cookies on your device.
We only provide technical access. All third-party Cookies are controlled, processed and regulated solely by the relevant third parties, who shall bear full legal liability.
3.3 Cookie Consent Rules (Mandatory for EU & UK)
（a）In compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and official ICO guidance, we adhere to the following consent rules:
Initial Consent Banner: A standalone cookie banner will be displayed on your first visit with three separate and unbundled options:
Accept All: Consent to all Cookies;
Accept Necessary Only: Enable strictly necessary Cookies and reject all non-essential Cookies;
Customize Preferences: Select Functional, Analytics and Marketing Cookies individually.
（b）Prohibited Consent Practices:
"Browse-wrap" implied consent shall not be applied;
Pre-ticked check boxes for non-essential Cookies are strictly prohibited;
Cookie consent shall not be bundled with Terms of Service, Privacy Policy or account registration.
（c）Withdrawal and Modification of Consent
You may withdraw or modify your cookie consent at any time, free of charge and
without restriction via:
(1) "Cookie Settings" link in website footer;
(2) Built-in browser functions to disable or clear Cookies;
(3) Sending an email to privacy@seesky.shop.
Legal Effect: The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing performed prior to withdrawal.
（d）Consent Records & Evidence Retention
We will record your cookie choices, consent timestamp, IP address and selection details for compliance evidence. All records shall be retained in accordance with applicable local laws.
3.4 Third-Party Tracking Disclosure
We integrate the following third-party services, which may place tracking Cookies and process personal data independently. Please review their separate privacy policies via links below:
Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Meta Pixel: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
Klaviyo: https://www.klaviyo.com/legal
Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
We shall not be jointly or severally liable for data processing conducted by third parties.
3.5 Application, Amendment and Associated Provisions
This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of the overall Privacy Policy, and shall have the same legal effect together with Privacy Policy, Terms of Service and Severability Clause.
We may amend this Policy in accordance with legal updates and business changes. Material amendments will be notified in advance via website notice or registered email. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
If any clause herein is deemed invalid by competent authorities, the remaining clauses shall remain fully enforceable.