Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy (Shopify Store Version)

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how NADVANCE LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar tracking technologies on our Shopify-powered website (“Website”).

Our Website is hosted and operated using Shopify, which provides core e-commerce infrastructure including storefront delivery, checkout, payments, security, and analytics. Cookies and similar technologies are used to:

  • Ensure secure and reliable Website functionality
  • Enable checkout, payment processing, and fraud prevention
  • Detect bots, malicious activity, and abuse
  • Analyse aggregated Website usage and performance

Under the EUROPE GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we may place strictly necessary cookies without consent. All other cookies are deployed only with your explicit permission, which may be withdrawn at any time.

Your consent applies to: www.nadvance.eu

 

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. These may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers integrated into our Shopify store (third-party cookies).

In a Shopify environment, the following technologies may be used:

  • HTTP Cookies (session and persistent)
  • Secure and SameSite Cookies
  • HTML Local Storage
  • Session Storage
  • Pixel-based tracking identifiers

These technologies may store session identifiers, cart state, fraud signals, analytics events, and user preferences, depending on their purpose.


3. Categories of Cookies We Use

The cookies below reflect those commonly deployed in a Shopify storefront, including Shopify core services, Shopify Payments (Stripe), and integrated security, analytics, and advertising platforms.

 

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They support checkout flow, cart persistence, account login, fraud prevention, and platform security.

1. Shopify Core & Storefront Functionality

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Type
_shopify_s Shopify Identifies a browser session 30 min HTTP Cookie
_shopify_y Shopify Shopify analytics and session tracking 1 year HTTP Cookie
_shopify_sa_t Shopify Analytics relating to marketing referrals 30 min HTTP Cookie
_shopify_sa_p Shopify Analytics relating to marketing & referrals 30 min HTTP Cookie
cart Shopify Stores cart contents 2 weeks HTTP Cookie
cart_sig Shopify Validates cart integrity 2 weeks HTTP Cookie
checkout_token Shopify Secure checkout session tracking Session HTTP Cookie



2. Payments & Fraud Prevention (Shopify Payments / Stripe)

Shopify Payments is powered by Stripe.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Type
__stripe_mid Stripe Device identification for fraud prevention 1 year HTTP Cookie
__stripe_sid Stripe Session-based fraud detection Session HTTP Cookie
cid Stripe Secure payment fingerprinting ~1 year Local Storage
m m.stripe.com Determines device capabilities ~400 days Local Storage



3. Security, Bot Management & Abuse Prevention

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Type
_cfuvid Cloudflare Bot detection and request validation Session HTTP Cookie
_cf_bm Cloudflare / hCaptcha Automated traffic mitigation Session HTTP Cookie
__cflb Cloudflare Load balancing consistency Short-term HTTP Cookie
hmt_id hCaptcha Behaviour-based bot scoring Session Local Storage



B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated, anonymised data to help us understand Website performance, detect errors, and optimise user experience.

Shopify & Embedded Analytics

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google / Shopify Aggregated traffic analysis ~2 years HTTP Cookie
_ga_* Google Analytics Session & event tracking ~1–2 years HTTP Cookie
_shopify_y Shopify Internal analytics optimisation 1 year HTTP Cookie


C. Google Identity, Security & Anti-Fraud Cookies

When Google services load (e.g., fonts, APIs, embedded components), security and anti-fraud cookies may be set by Google.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
AEC Ensures legitimate requests Months HTTP Cookie
APISID Encrypted Google account security 2 years HTTP Cookie
SAPISID Account and session security 2 years HTTP Cookie
HSID Authentication & anti-fraud 2 years HTTP Cookie
SID Prevents unauthorised access 2 years HTTP Cookie
SIDCC Security enforcement Months HTTP Cookie
SEARCH_SAMESITE Cross-site request protection 1 year HTTP Cookie
__Secure-ENID Spam & abuse prevention 1 year HTTP Cookie


D. Advertising & Conversion Measurement Cookies

If marketing integrations are enabled (e.g., Google Ads, YouTube embeds), advertising performance cookies may be placed.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Type
_gcl_au Google Ads Conversion tracking 3 months HTTP Cookie
lastExternalReferrer Google Attribution tracking Persistent Local Storage
lastExternalReferrerTime Google Referral timestamp Persistent Local Storage


4. Why We Use Cookies

We deploy cookies strictly for:

  • Secure checkout and transaction processing
  • Fraud prevention and platform security
  • Cart functionality and session continuity
  • Traffic validation and bot mitigation
  • Aggregated analytics and performance monitoring
  • Improving cross-device user experience

We do not store sensitive personal data such as payment card numbers, identity documents, or medical information in cookies.


5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You may modify or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using our Cookie Control interface.

  • Additionally, your browser allows you to:
  • Delete cookies and local storage
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Enable “Do Not Track” settings

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair core Website functionality, including checkout and security features.