Last Updated: 17 October 2025
At Shopcory, operated by JW Ecom B.V., located at Scharnerweg 35-A, 6224 JA Maastricht, The Netherlands, we use cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website works properly, provide a secure shopping experience, and analyze how visitors use our site.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences — in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help us remember your actions and preferences over time, allowing us to improve functionality, personalize your experience, and enhance security.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies, which remain stored until they expire or are deleted manually.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be switched off.
They support core operations such as:
- Secure checkout and payment processing
- Login authentication and account access
- Maintaining items in your shopping cart
Example: Session ID cookies for checkout and account protection.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve its usability and performance.
All data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
Example:
- Google Analytics 4 (configured with anonymized IPs) — to measure website traffic and behavior patterns in compliance with Google Analytics Data Processing Terms.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies store your preferences (e.g., language, currency, or region) and improve convenience during browsing.
Example: Remembering preferred shipping country or selected language.
d. Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads, measure campaign effectiveness, and prevent ad repetition.
They may track browsing behavior across websites.
Examples:
- Google Ads Remarketing cookies – used in compliance with Google Ads policies.
- Meta Pixel cookies – used for interest-based advertising and conversion tracking.
Marketing cookies are only activated after you give consent through our cookie banner in accordance with GDPR and Google Consent Mode v2.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted service providers to set cookies for analytics, marketing, or secure payment purposes.
These partners process data under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Examples include:
- Google LLC – Analytics, Ads, and Tag Manager
- Meta Platforms, Inc. – Advertising insights
- Payment gateways (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal) – Secure transaction verification
We ensure all third-party integrations comply with the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework or have appropriate safeguards under GDPR Articles 44–49.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control or delete cookies at any time using your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all or selected cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
If you disable essential cookies, some parts of the site (such as checkout or account login) may not function correctly.
Consent can be modified or withdrawn anytime via our on-site cookie consent banner.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process cookie data under the following legal bases:
- Legitimate Interest: Essential cookies for site operation and fraud prevention.
- Consent: Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies, collected only after explicit consent.
Your consent is logged and securely stored to demonstrate compliance under Article 7 (1) GDPR.
6. Use of Google Consent Mode
We have implemented Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure compliance with EU privacy laws and Google’s advertising requirements.
This allows analytics and ads tools (like Google Ads and GA4) to adjust their behavior based on user consent for cookies and data processing.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect new legal requirements or website improvements.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with an updated “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions or requests related to cookies or data protection, please contact us:
JW Ecom B.V. (Shopcory)
Address: Scharnerweg 35-A, 6224 JA Maastricht, The Netherlands
Email: info@shopcory.com
Phone: +31 85 060 9461
