Cookie Policy for Shop Kabayan
Welcome to the Cookie Policy for Shop Kabayan. This document explains in detail how our online store uses cookies and related tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver targeted advertising and personalized content. Our aim is to inform you clearly about the purpose of cookies, how they operate on our website, and the rights you have regarding your personal data and privacy.
In order to provide the best possible user experience, we apply current best practices and maintain compliance with all applicable data privacy laws in the United States of America. We outline the use of cookies and similar technologies while ensuring transparency in our data handling methods, security measures, retention practices, and procedures enabling you to request the deletion or modification of your information based on recognized legal requirements.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement and use of cookies on your device in accordance with the practices described herein. We encourage you to read this policy completely so that you fully understand both the purpose and technology behind our cookie practices.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They serve several purposes including recording your site preferences, enabling a seamless browsing experience, and providing us with aggregated data analytics. Cookies do not contain personal information such as your legal name or contact details unless you voluntarily provide such data through our website interfaces.
There are different types of cookies used for different purposes. Some cookies are essential for the basic operation of the site, while others are used to gather information for analytical purposes, measure website usage, and provide customization options. In this policy, we describe both first-party cookies (set directly by Shop Kabayan) and third-party cookies (set by external service providers when needed for specific services).
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website utilizes a variety of cookies based on their duration, purpose, and source. The main categories include:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are crucial to the operation of the website, providing features such as security, network management, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot perform correctly.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and how users interact with our website. This data helps us to improve the functionality of our site by delivering a better user experience.
- Functional Cookies: These are used to enhance the website's performance and functionality, allowing personalization such as recording language preferences or region settings for a more customized browsing session.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are employed to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of the marketing campaign. They may be placed by external advertising networks with our permission on our website.
Sometimes, site visitors receive cookies from third-party service providers integrated into our website. Such cookies are subject to the policies and practices of the third-party providers.
How Shop Kabayan Uses Cookies
Our use of cookies is strategically designed to support and enhance your interactions with our online store. The specific purposes include:
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Improving User Experience: Cookies help streamline your navigation by saving your preferences and remembering your actions across sessions. This includes keeping you signed in, storing shopping cart contents, and personalizing content for future visits.
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Collecting Analytics and Performance Data: We use cookies to monitor how visitors use our website, such as the pages they visit most often, the duration of visits, and any error messages. This data is instrumental in making effective improvements to the website and providing a better user experience.
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Personalizing Content and Advertising: Cookies allow us to display content based on your past interactions and preferences. They also serve as the foundation of our advertising campaigns, enabling us to provide you with adverts that are relevant to your shopping interests.
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Ensuring Website Security: Certain cookies are used for security purposes to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, helping to safeguard the integrity of your data and the safety of your browsing experience.
It is important to note that while cookies enhance your interaction with our website, they do not allow us to collect personal data without your explicit interaction such as account registration or checkout procedures where such details are voluntarily provided.
Data Privacy and Legal Compliance
Respecting your privacy is paramount at Shop Kabayan. We take extensive measures to comply with U.S. data privacy laws including, but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These laws ensure that our practices concerning personal data collection, storage, and processing are transparent and that your rights are fully acknowledged.
In particular, our operations are designed to provide you with the following rights:
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Right to Access: You have the right to inquire about which personal information we collect through cookies and other tracking technologies.
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Right to Deletion: Should you ever wish to have your data deleted, you may request that we remove any personal data stored via cookies or other mechanisms, subject to lawful retention requirements.
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Right to Opt-Out: The CCPA and other relevant U.S. privacy legislation provide mechanisms through which you can opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal data with third parties.
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Right to Data Portability: In accordance with data privacy regulations, you may request a copy of your personal data if applicable.
Our policies are under regular review to ensure ongoing compliance with changing regulatory frameworks. We employ robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure throughout the entire lifecycle of the data.
Please note that certain functionalities on the website may be affected if you choose to disable cookies. We highly encourage you to review the details provided below about how to manage your cookie settings.
Managing and Disabling Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you have the option to modify your browser settings to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are sent. Please note that if you disable or delete cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly, and your overall experience might be affected.
To manage your cookie preferences, you can typically access settings or preferences via a "Settings" or "Options" menu in your browser. Detailed instructions can usually be found within your browser’s help section or support pages. Although we do not provide a direct link to a settings guide, you may refer to the general instructions provided by your browser manufacturer.
Additionally, certain mobile devices allow you to clear cookies through device settings. We recommend checking the user manual or support site for your mobile device to learn how this can be achieved.
If you change your mind later, you can always re-enable cookies by reversing these changes on your browser or device. Our website has been designed to detect changes in cookie settings, and you may be prompted accordingly if functionalities become limited.
Use of Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also employ the use of third-party cookies to assist with website analytics, marketing, and advertising services. These third-party cookies assist us in understanding how you use our site and enable us to present relevant content and advertisements to you.
The providers of these cookies adhere to their respective data protection and privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third parties whose cookies may be utilized on our website for further information on how they use such data.
The use of third-party cookies is integral for running targeted advertising campaigns and reporting relevant analytics. However, they are subject to the same high standards of data protection, ensuring that any personal data is processed securely and only for their stated purposes.
Data Retention, Security, and Consent Withdrawal
Any information collected through our cookie practices is stored for a limited period only and is then automatically deleted in accordance with industry standards and applicable regulations. Data retention times can differ based on the type of cookie and the purpose for which it was set.
We employ state-of-the-art security measures including encryption and secure storage procedures to protect your information against unauthorized access. Our security practices are audited regularly to provide an additional layer of protection.
Consent is at the core of our approach. You are welcome to withdraw your consent or modify your cookie settings at any time. Instructions on how to modify your cookie settings are provided in the “Managing and Disabling Cookies” section above. If you decide to withdraw your consent, please note that you may lose access to certain features and your browsing experience may be less tailored to your preferences.
We encourage you to periodically review this document for any updates or changes, as we may update our cookie practices in accordance with evolving technologies and regulatory requirements. The version of this policy is maintained with the effective date of 03.19.2025, and any subsequent revisions will be clearly indicated within the text.
User Accounts, Preferences, and Personalized Services
When you create a user account or make a purchase on our online store, the use of cookies becomes an essential aspect of delivering personalized content and offers. We link cookie data with your account information solely to enhance your shopping experience—for example, by remembering your product preferences, past purchases, and any discounts or loyalty programs you might participate in.
All personal data collected through cookies under your user account is processed in strict accordance with our overall privacy protocols. Rest assured that such data is used specifically to improve services, provide better customer support, and maintain product quality rather than for arbitrary or unauthorized tracking.
In the event you wish to review, modify, or delete personal data associated with your account—including any information collected via cookies—you are entitled to contact us through the communication channels made available on our website. We are committed to responding to such requests in a timely manner consistent with applicable privacy laws and our internal data retention policies.
Changes and Updates to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any point in response to advancements in our technology, enhancement of our services, or due to changes in legal or regulatory requirements. Any significant modifications will be clearly communicated on our website in a manner that ensures you are well informed of the changes.
It is recommended that you periodically review this document along with our other privacy-related policies to stay informed about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. Continued usage of the website after any changes amounts to your acceptance of the revised practices.
