Cookie Policy
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
Giftotive uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Make our website work properly
- Improve your browsing experience
- Understand how you use our website
- Show you relevant advertisements
- Remember your preferences
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
1. ESSENTIAL COOKIES (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| cart | Remembers items in your shopping cart | 2 weeks |
| secure_session | Security and authentication | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Legal Basis: Necessary for the website to function (legitimate interest)
2. PERFORMANCE & ANALYTICS COOKIES (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
What we track:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Click patterns
- Device and browser information
- Anonymized IP addresses
Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt-out)
Opt-out: Visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
3. MARKETING COOKIES (Optional)
These cookies track your activity to show you relevant advertisements.
Facebook Pixel
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Tracks visits from Facebook ads | 3 months |
| fr | Delivers advertising | 3 months |
What we track:
- Products viewed
- Add to cart actions
- Purchases
- Source of traffic
Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt-out)
Opt-out: Visit https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
4. FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES (Optional)
These cookies remember your choices and preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
| currency | Remembers currency preference | 1 year |
| recent_products | Shows recently viewed products | 30 days |
Legal Basis: Consent (improves user experience)
COOKIE CONSENT
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies.
You can:
- ✅ Accept all cookies
- ⚙️ Manage cookie preferences
- ❌ Reject non-essential cookies
Essential cookies will always be active as they are necessary for the website to function.
HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
On Our Website
Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer to:
- View all cookies we use
- Enable or disable specific cookie categories
- Update your preferences at any time
In Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
- Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred option
Firefox:
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Choose your preferred option
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Choose your preferred option
Microsoft Edge:
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Choose your preferred option
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality, such as:
- Inability to add items to cart
- Loss of login session
- Website not remembering your preferences
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
Payment Processors:
- Stripe, PayPal (secure payment processing)
Social Media:
- Facebook, Instagram (social sharing buttons)
Analytics:
- Google Analytics (website statistics)
Advertising:
- Facebook Pixel, Google Ads (targeted advertising)
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/
- Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
- PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not respond to DNT signals at this time.
However, you can use the cookie consent banner or browser settings to control tracking.
COOKIE RETENTION
Cookies are stored for different durations:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until expiry or manual deletion
Typical retention periods:
- Essential: Session to 1 year
- Analytics: 24 hours to 2 years
- Marketing: 3 months to 1 year
- Functionality: 30 days to 1 year
UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookies we use
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Improvements to our website
Last Updated date at the top will reflect the most recent changes.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
📧 Email: all@giftotive.com
📍 Address: [UK business address]
🏢 Company: MAGENEST INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.
YOUR RIGHTS
Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:
✅ Right to be informed (this policy)
✅ Right to object to processing
✅ Right to withdraw consent
✅ Right to complain to the ICO
To withdraw consent: Use our Cookie Settings or browser controls.
To complain: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/
Thank you for visiting Giftotive!
MAGENEST INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. (trading as Giftotive)
Registered in [Country]
[Registration Number]
