Cookie Policy
Last reviewed: 20 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, personalise your experience, and provide insight into how the site is used.
This policy is based on a live audit of cookies present on jandodesign.com and is updated when we install new apps, change advertising platforms, or update our theme.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to operate our Shopify store, maintain security, remember your cart and preferences, and — where consent is given — to measure site performance, support marketing, and personalise your experience.
When you first visit jandodesign.com, our cookie consent banner asks for your preferences. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies that are required for the store to function are always active.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Required for the store to function — session management, cart, checkout security, and consent recording. No consent required under GDPR.
Analytics Help us understand how visitors use the site — pages viewed, session duration, traffic sources. Only active after consent is given.
Marketing Used for advertising attribution and conversion tracking across platforms including Google, Meta, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Only active after consent is given.
Personalisation Used to remember your preferences and personalise your on-site and email experience. Only active after consent is given.
4. Cookie Table
The following cookies were identified during a live audit of jandodesign.com on 20 May 2026 using Chrome DevTools. Non-essential cookies only appear after consent has been given in the relevant category.
Strictly Necessary — Always Active
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_essential | Shopify | Core store functionality including session management and checkout security | ~1 year | Necessary |
| _shopify_essential_ | Shopify | Secondary essential session data used during checkout flows | Session | Necessary |
| shopify_client_id | Shopify | Identifies the client device for Shopify platform services | ~1 year | Necessary |
| _merchant_essential | Shopify | Essential merchant-level data required for store operation | ~1 year | Necessary |
| cart | Shopify | Stores the contents of your shopping cart | 2 weeks | Necessary |
| cart_currency | Shopify | Stores your selected currency for the session | ~1 year | Necessary |
| localization | Shopify | Stores your selected country/region for pricing and language | ~1 year | Necessary |
| privacy_signal | Shopify | Stores your privacy consent signals for Shopify platform compliance | ~1 year | Necessary |
Analytics — Requires Consent
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users via a randomly generated client ID | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state for GA4 measurement ID properties | 2 years | Analytics |
| FPID | Google / Shopify | First-party analytics user identifier used across Google services | ~1 year | Analytics |
| _shopify_analytics | Shopify | Shopify's internal analytics tracking for merchant dashboards | ~1 year | Analytics |
| _merchant_analytics | Shopify | Merchant-level analytics data used in Shopify reporting | ~1 year | Analytics |
| _cs_c | Contentsquare | Tracks cookie consent state for Contentsquare analytics | ~1 year | Analytics |
| _cs_id | Contentsquare | Assigns a unique visitor ID for session recording and heatmap analytics | ~1 year | Analytics |
| _cs_s | Contentsquare | Tracks session data for behaviour analytics within a single session | Session | Analytics |
Marketing — Requires Consent
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Identifies browsers for ad delivery and conversion tracking via Meta Pixel | 3 months | Marketing |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores the click ID when a visitor arrives via a Facebook or Instagram ad link | 3 months | Marketing |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook for targeted advertising and ad measurement | 3 months | Marketing |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores and tracks conversion events from Google Ads campaigns | 3 months | Marketing |
| _ttp | TikTok | Used by TikTok Pixel to measure ad effectiveness and track conversions | ~1 year | Marketing |
| ttcsid | TikTok | TikTok session ID for conversion attribution | ~1 year | Marketing |
| ttcsid_* | TikTok | Campaign-specific TikTok session tracking for conversion attribution | ~1 year | Marketing |
| li_fat_id | LinkedIn first-party ad tracking token used for matched audiences and conversion measurement | ~1 year | Marketing | |
| _shopify_marketing | Shopify | Shopify marketing attribution data used to measure ad campaign effectiveness | ~1 year | Marketing |
| _merchant_marketing | Shopify | Merchant-level marketing attribution stored by Shopify | ~1 year | Marketing |
| v:a:3 | Shopify | Shopify A/B variant tracking used for storefront experimentation | ~1 year | Marketing |
Personalisation — Requires Consent
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __kla_id | Klaviyo | Identifies returning visitors for personalised email marketing and on-site experience via Klaviyo | ~1 year | Personalisation |
5. Consent & Your Controls
When you first visit jandodesign.com, our cookie consent banner will ask for your preferences. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline all non-essential cookies
You can update your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by contacting us at info@jandodesign.com.
Non-essential cookies are managed through Shopify's Customer Privacy API and are not activated until valid consent has been recorded.
6. Third-Party Services
The following third-party platforms may set cookies on jandodesign.com where consent has been given. Each operates under its own privacy policy:
- Shopify — shopify.com/legal/privacy
- Google Analytics & Google Ads — policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Pixel — facebook.com/privacy/policy
- TikTok Pixel — tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy
- LinkedIn Insight Tag — linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Klaviyo — klaviyo.com/legal/privacy-notice
- Contentsquare — contentsquare.com/privacy-center
We do not sell personal data collected via cookies to any third party.
7. Lawful Basis (GDPR)
As an Irish-based business, JANDO Design is subject to GDPR as implemented by Ireland's Data Protection Acts 2018, and to the ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336 of 2011). Our lawful bases for cookie use are:
- Strictly Necessary: Legitimate interest — essential for the store to operate. No consent required.
- Analytics, Marketing & Personalisation: Consent — only activated after you explicitly opt in via our banner.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. You may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland).
8. Policy Updates
We update this policy after any new app installation, advertising platform change, or theme update that may introduce additional cookies. The "Last reviewed" date at the top reflects the most recent audit. Material changes will be reflected in our cookie banner prompt.
9. Contact Us
For any questions about this policy or how we handle your data:
- JANDO Design Studio
- The Chocolate Factory, 26 King's Inns Street, Dublin 1, D01 P2W7, Ireland
- info@jandodesign.com