Cookie policy

Effective date: 2025-10-13

This Cookie Policy explains how Foroli ("we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website foroli.store mobile apps, and other online services (collectively, the "Services"). This policy is written to apply globally, covering users in the EU, United States, and all other regions where Foroli operates. It describes how cookies are used, your choices, and your rights under international privacy laws such as the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, and PIPEDA.

1. What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) that help websites recognize your browser or device over time. Similar technologies include pixels, tags, local storage, and SDKs. These tools help us provide core site functionality, improve user experience, and measure performance.

2. Why Foroli uses cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

✓ To ensure the site works properly (shopping cart, checkout, login, etc.)
✓ To remember your preferences (language, location, consent choices)
✓ To analyze traffic and improve our website’s performance
✓ To deliver personalized ads and measure campaign performance
✓ To secure your account and prevent fraud

3. Types of cookies used

3.1. Strictly necessary cookies

Essential for the site’s operation and security (e.g., session management, payment, checkout). These cannot be disabled.

3.2. Functional cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization such as remembering preferences and login details.

3.3. Analytics / Performance cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with the website. We use this data to optimize design, speed, and usability.

3.4. Advertising / Marketing cookies

Used to show relevant ads and measure ad performance. These may be set by us or trusted partners such as Google or Meta.

3.5. Social media cookies

Enable content sharing and integration with platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, or X (Twitter).

4. Third‑party cookies

We collaborate with third-party providers to enhance functionality and marketing performance. These partners may set their own cookies when you visit our site. Examples include:

✓ Google Analytics — website analytics and traffic data
✓ Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — ad delivery and performance
✓ Shopify — session, checkout, and store performance
✓ Klaviyo — email personalization and tracking
✓ TikTok Pixel — ad optimization and performance measurement

Each partner has its own privacy and cookie policies. For details, visit their websites or disable tracking via our consent manager.

5. Legal basis for processing

We process cookie-related data under different legal bases depending on your location:

✓ Consent — For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) as required by GDPR and similar laws.
✓ Legitimate Interest — For site analytics and fraud prevention where legally permitted.
✓ Contractual Necessity — For cookies required to deliver purchases or essential site features.

6. Consent and cookie preferences

When visiting foroli.store for the first time, you’ll see a cookie banner. You can:

✓ Accept all cookies
✓ Reject non-essential cookies
✓ Manage individual categories in our cookie settings panel

You can modify or withdraw your consent anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the page. Withdrawing consent does not affect lawful processing carried out before withdrawal.

7. Managing cookies manually

You can also manage cookies through your browser or device settings:

✓ Block all cookies or specific types
✓ Delete cookies already stored
✓ Set preferences for third-party cookies

Note: Blocking cookies may impact certain features (e.g., cart, login, or checkout).

Browser-specific guides:

8. Data retention

Cookies have varying lifespans:

✓ Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser.
✓ Persistent cookies — remain until manually deleted or expire after a set time (typically 1–24 months).

We regularly review and clean expired cookies from our systems.

9. International data transfers

Foroli operates globally. Data collected via cookies may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence. Where applicable, we use appropriate legal safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.

10. Children’s data

Foroli does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13 (or older if required by local law). If we learn that a child’s data has been collected inadvertently, we will delete it immediately.

11. Example cookies used by Foroli

Cookie name / Provider Purpose Type Retention
shopify_session Keeps checkout and cart active Strictly necessary Session
ga Google Analytics site usage Analytics 2 years
fbp Facebook marketing pixel Marketing 3 months
klaviyo Email personalization Functional 1 year
consent_preferences Stores cookie choices Necessary 1 year

(Actual cookies may vary depending on integrations.

12. Global compliance overview

✓ EU/EEA (GDPR & ePrivacy): Consent required for all non-essential cookies.
✓ US (CCPA/CPRA): Users can opt-out of the sale/sharing of personal information through the cookie banner.
✓ Brazil (LGPD), Canada (PIPEDA), Australia, UK: We follow notice and consent requirements in each applicable jurisdiction.

This global policy is designed to be compliant across all major privacy frameworks. Some regions may display additional localized notices where required.

13. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect new laws, technologies, or operational practices. The updated version will be posted on foroli.store with a new effective date.

14. Contact us

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact:

Data Controller: Foroli
Contact email: bar@foroli.store
Address: Registered in Sweden

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This Cookie Policy applies to all users worldwide and governs your use of foroli.store.