Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy — Scent Stories by Joanna

Last updated: 30 November 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Scent Stories by Joanna (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet).

When you first visit our website, you will see a Cookie Banner allowing you to accept or manage cookie settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly and improve your browsing experience.

There are several types of cookies:

  • Essential (strictly necessary)

  • Analytical/Statistical

  • Functional

  • Marketing/Advertising

You can manage or disable cookies anytime through your browser or through our cookie settings.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for basic website operation.

They allow:

  • Shopping cart function

  • Secure checkout

  • Page navigation

  • Website security

  • User login & account management

These cookies do not require your consent.

B. Analytical Cookies (Requires Consent in NL/EU)

We use analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (privacy-friendly mode)

  • Shopify internal analytics

They measure:

  • Pages visited

  • Time on site

  • Clicks and navigation

  • Device and browser type

These help us improve our website and products.

C. Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies improve personal experience.

They may store:

  • Language choices

  • Saved shopping carts

  • Login preferences

  • Wishlist items

These are optional and require consent.

D. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Requires Explicit Consent)

These cookies track your activity across websites to show personalized ads.

Examples:

  • TikTok Pixel

  • Facebook Pixel

  • Instagram ads

  • Google Ads remarketing

  • Pinterest Tag

They allow us to:

  • Show you relevant ads

  • Measure marketing performance

  • Offer personalized content

These are only activated if you explicitly accept them in the cookie banner.

4. Third-Party Services That Use Cookies

We may use third-party platforms that place cookies:

  • Shopify (website host)

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Ads

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram)

  • TikTok Pixel

  • Pinterest Ads

  • Klaviyo or Mailchimp (email marketing)

  • Payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, Klarna)

Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy explaining how they use cookies.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies → deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies → remain until they expire or are deleted

Expiration varies from 24 hours to 2 years.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You may:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize your preferences via our Cookie Settings

  • Withdraw consent at any time

You can also disable cookies via your browser:

  • Chrome

  • Safari

  • Firefox

  • Edge

Please note: disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality (checkout may not work).

7. Changing Your Consent

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” on our website footer.

This allows you to:

  • Enable/disable analytics

  • Enable/disable marketing cookies

  • Withdraw consent

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when needed (new tools, new laws, website updates).
The “last updated” date reflects the most recent version.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie use or privacy practices, contact us:

📧 scentstoriesbyjo@gmail.com