Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 15/05/2024
Store Name: Earthconnexion
Legal Business Entity: AUSTIN PANTEAU – Sole Proprietor
Business Address: 622 E Central Ave, Minot, ND 58701, United States
Support Email: support@earthconnexion.com
Website: https://earthconnexion.com
Countries Served: United States, Canada, United Kingdom

📝 1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Earthconnexion (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit https://earthconnexion.com (the “Site”).

This policy is designed to comply with:

  • Shopify cookie framework

  • GDPR (EU/EEA) requirements

  • UK GDPR

  • ePrivacy Directive

  • CCPA / CPRA transparency obligations

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to browse or use the Site, you agree to our use of cookies unless you adjust your browser settings or cookie consent preferences where applicable.

ℹ️ 2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites to:

  • Load properly and function correctly

  • Remember user preferences

  • Enable shopping cart and checkout features

  • Analyze performance and security

  • Personalize content and advertising

Cookies do not contain sensitive personal information such as passwords or payment details.

⚙️ 3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Operate our cart and checkout system

  • Maintain secure browsing sessions

  • Monitor site performance and usage

  • Measure marketing effectiveness

  • Improve and personalize user experience

  • Support third-party integrations (such as Meta Pixel, GA4, and Klaviyo)

Some cookies are essential for website functionality, while others are optional and used for analytics or advertising purposes.

🧩 4. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is an overview of the categories of cookies used on Earthconnexion.

🔒 A. Essential & Functional Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Shopify store to operate correctly and cannot be disabled.

  • _shopify_y – Store analytics and performance tracking

  • _shopify_s – Session tracking for core functionality

  • cart / cart_sig – Stores cart contents and verifies integrity

  • secure_customer_sig – Enables secure customer login

  • shopify_pay_redirect – Supports Shop Pay checkout flow

📊 B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, including:

  • User behavior and navigation

  • Traffic sources

  • Engagement patterns

Providers may include:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – Event and device analytics

  • Shopify Analytics – Store performance monitoring

  • Klaviyo – Email and on-site engagement tracking

Analytics cookies may require consent for visitors located in the EU or UK.

🎯 C. Advertising & Retargeting Cookies

These cookies are used to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements

  • Measure ad performance

  • Build custom or lookalike audiences

Common providers include:

  • Meta Pixel – Conversion tracking and retargeting

  • Google Ads (if enabled) – Campaign performance measurement

Advertising cookies may require explicit opt-in consent under GDPR and UK GDPR.

🌐 D. Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember user settings such as:

  • Language selection

  • Currency preference

  • Previous site settings

These cookies improve usability but are not strictly required for basic site operation.

🔗 5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services integrated into our store. These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Third-party services may include:

  • Shopify

  • Google Analytics 4

  • Meta / Facebook

  • Klaviyo

  • Payment processors (such as PayPal)

Earthconnexion does not directly control third-party cookies.

🛍️ 6. Cookies Used by Shopify

Because Earthconnexion is hosted on Shopify, Shopify automatically uses cookies to:

  • Enable secure shopping cart functionality

  • Validate checkout sessions

  • Prevent fraudulent activity

  • Provide store analytics to merchants

Shopify may process data on secure servers located in the United States and Canada.

For more details, visit Shopify’s Cookie Policy:
👉 https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies

⚙️ 7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies entirely

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Block third-party cookies

  • Receive alerts when cookies are set

Popular browsers include:

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Safari

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Opera

Please note:
If cookies are disabled, some parts of the Site may not function properly. Checkout, cart storage, and performance may be affected. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

🛡️ 8. GDPR & UK GDPR Cookie Consent

For visitors located in the European Union or United Kingdom, cookie consent must be:

  • Explicit (opt-in)

  • Freely given

  • Revocable at any time

Visitors may choose to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Update cookie preferences at any time

🏛️ 9. CCPA / CPRA (California Residents)

Under California law:

  • Cookies may be considered personal information

  • You may opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data

  • You may request access to or deletion of collected data

Advertising cookies may qualify as “data sharing” under CPRA.

To submit a California privacy request, contact:
📧 support@earthconnexion.com

🚫 10. Do Not Track Signals

Currently, we do not modify our cookie practices in response to “Do Not Track” browser signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for such signals.

🔄 11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • Changes to Shopify’s cookie framework

  • Updates to privacy or data protection laws

  • Modifications to our website or services

  • New third-party tools or integrations

Revised versions will be posted with an updated effective date.

📞 12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used, please contact:

Earthconnexion
📧 Email: support@earthconnexion.com
📍 Address: 622 E Central Ave, Minot, ND 58701, United States