Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Abayas Boutique uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. Cookies help our store work properly (like keeping items in your cart), improve performance, and remember your preferences.
1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Cookies do not typically contain sensitive personal information like your full payment details. They are mainly used to support website functionality and improve your browsing experience.
2 Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make the website work: enable core features like cart, checkout, and account login
- Remember preferences: such as language, region, or items you viewed
- Improve performance: understand how visitors use the site so we can improve navigation and speed
- Support security: help detect suspicious activity and protect accounts
- Marketing (optional): show relevant offers and measure campaign effectiveness (where enabled)
Where required by law, we will request your consent before using non-essential cookies.
3 Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | What They Do | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for website functions like cart, checkout, and security. | Session cookies, security cookies, login cookies |
| Performance & Analytics | Help us understand site usage and improve performance. | Page visits, traffic sources, popular products |
| Functional | Remember your choices to provide a smoother experience. | Saved preferences, region settings |
| Marketing | Used to show relevant ads and measure marketing performance. | Ad conversions, remarketing tags (if enabled) |
4 How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, and you can also set preferences for certain websites.
- Block cookies: may affect checkout, login, and other essential store features
- Delete cookies: removes stored preferences and may log you out of your account
- Private browsing: may limit cookie storage, but some cookies may still be used during your session
If you disable cookies, the site may not function as intended — especially cart and checkout features.
5 Contact & Updates
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect improvements to our website or changes in legal requirements.
Email: info@abayasboutique.com
WhatsApp: +44 7961 143083
Any changes will be posted on this page. Please review it periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.