Cookie policy

COOKIE POLICY

PETSCHOICE.CLUB | petschoiceclub.pl
Effective from: April 16, 2026
Last updated: April 16, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, for what purpose they are used on the petschoiceclub.pl online store, what types of cookies we use, and how users can manage their consents.

1. Administrator and contact details

The administrator of personal data processed in connection with the use of cookies is PETSCHOICE.CLUB ANTON ARKHYPENKO, with its permanent place of business at: ul. Przasnyska 4b/239, 01-756 Warsaw, Poland, NIP: 5253066055, REGON: 543081647, e-mail: support@petschoiceclub.pl, tel.: +48 800 003 058

2. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on the user's end device when using a website. They can be used to ensure the proper functioning of the site, increase security, remember user preferences, conduct statistics, and for marketing activities.

Similar technologies may include, in particular, pixels, tags, local storage, session storage, browser identifiers, or other technologies enabling the recognition of a device or user behavior.

3. Types of cookies used on the site

The following categories of cookies and similar technologies may be used on the site:

a) Essential
They are necessary for the proper functioning of the site, shopping cart, checkout, saving privacy settings, security, and basic store functions. Their use does not require user consent if they are truly essential for providing the service electronically.

b) Functional
They allow the site to remember selected user settings, such as language, country, currency, display preferences, or other settings that improve the convenience of using the site.

c) Analytical
They help understand how users interact with the site, measure traffic, analyze content effectiveness, and improve store performance.

d) Marketing
They are used to measure ad effectiveness, remarketing, audience building, and tailoring ads to user behavior.

4. Basis for using cookies

We use essential cookies based on Article 173(3) of the Telecommunications Law and – regarding personal data – on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, which is our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning and security of the site.

We use functional, analytical, and marketing cookies only after obtaining the user's prior consent, if such consent is required by applicable regulations. In such a case, the basis for processing personal data is Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.

5. Consent management tool

Users can manage the scope of their consents via the cookie banner or the consent management tool available on the website.

Users can at any time:
- accept all cookie categories,
- reject all non-essential cookies,
- select only specific cookie categories, if such functionality is available,
- withdraw previously given consent.

Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it and does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.

Additionally, users can manage cookies from their browser settings. However, restricting the use of cookies may affect the functionality of some features on the site.

6. Technology providers

In connection with the operation of the store, cookies or similar technologies may originate from:
- PETSCHOICE.CLUB,
- Shopify,
- Google,
- providers of analytical, advertising, technical, or security tools, including providers of applications integrated with the Shopify platform.

Depending on the active store configuration, user's region, given consent, and interaction with the site, technologies from providers of applications and integrations operating within the Shopify environment, such as marketing tools, analytical tools, quizzes, or advertising pixels, may also be used.

If a specific tool is not active on the site, its corresponding cookies should not be used and should be removed from the register below.

7. Cookie register

The following register presents cookies that are used or may be used in the store, depending on the configuration, user's region, type of consent, and active integrations.

ESSENTIAL

1) Name: _tracking_consent
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: remembering user's consent and privacy choices
Lifespan: up to 1 year
Type: first-party

2) Name: _shopify_essential
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: ensuring basic store operation, security, and session integrity
Lifespan: up to 1 year
Type: first-party

3) Name: _shop_app_essential
Provider: Shopify / Shop App
Purpose: ensuring basic operation of Shopify services and related functions
Lifespan: up to 1 year
Type: third-party / depending on domain

4) Name: cart
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: storing user's cart information
Lifespan: typically up to 14–30 days
Type: first-party

5) Name: cart_currency
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: remembering cart currency
Lifespan: typically up to 14 days
Type: first-party

6) Name: secure_customer_sig
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: identifying logged-in customer and session security
Lifespan: up to 1 year
Type: first-party

7) Name: storefront_digest
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: accessing the store if features requiring a password or special access are used
Lifespan: up to 2 years
Type: first-party

FUNCTIONAL

8) Name: localization
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: remembering user's country, language, or market settings
Lifespan: up to 1 year
Type: first-party

9) Name: shopify_pay_redirect
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: handling redirects related to payment and checkout
Lifespan: short session period
Type: first-party

ANALYTICAL

10) Name: _shopify_analytics
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: measuring traffic and analyzing store performance
Lifespan: up to 1 year
Type: first-party

11) Name: _shopify_y
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: analyzing visits and identifying users within the Shopify environment
Lifespan: up to 1 year
Type: first-party

12) Name: _shopify_s
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: identifying Shopify analytical session
Lifespan: approximately 30 minutes
Type: first-party

13) Name: ahoy_visit
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: analyzing user visits
Lifespan: up to several hours
Type: first-party

14) Name: ahoy_visitor
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: recognizing returning users for analytical purposes
Lifespan: up to approximately 1 year
Type: first-party

15) Name: ahoy_events
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: storing information about analytical events
Lifespan: short period / session
Type: first-party

16) Name: _orig_referrer
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: storing information about the source of entry to the site
Lifespan: up to 14 days
Type: first-party

17) Name: _landing_page
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: storing the first visited page for analytical and attribution purposes
Lifespan: up to 14 days
Type: first-party

18) Name: _ga
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: distinguishing users and analyzing visit statistics
Lifespan: up to 2 years
Type: first-party

19) Name: _ga_*
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: maintaining session state and measuring user behavior
Lifespan: typically up to 2 years
Type: first-party

20) Name: _gid
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: distinguishing users over a shorter analytical period
Lifespan: up to 24 hours
Type: first-party

MARKETING

21) Name: _shopify_marketing
Provider: Shopify
Purpose: storing information related to marketing and marketing consents
Lifespan: up to 1 year
Type: first-party

22) Name: _gcl_au
Provider: Google Ads
Purpose: measuring ad effectiveness and conversion attribution
Lifespan: up to 90 days
Type: first-party

23) Name: _fbp
Provider: Meta
Purpose: displaying ads, remarketing, and measuring campaign effectiveness
Lifespan: up to 90 days
Type: first-party

24) Name: fr
Provider: Meta
Purpose: delivering, measuring, and personalizing Meta ads
Lifespan: up to 90 days
Type: third-party or depending on integration configuration

25) Name: __kla_id
Provider: Klaviyo
Purpose: recognizing users, analyzing the effectiveness of marketing activities and forms
Lifespan: typically up to 2 years
Type: first-party

26) Name: other marketing or analytical identifiers of Shopify app providers
Provider: providers of active apps and integrations
Purpose: analytics, marketing, personalization, attribution, or measuring campaign effectiveness
Lifespan: dependent on provider and configuration
Type: first-party or third-party

8. Important information about cookie variability

The scope of cookies actually used may vary depending on:
- the user's country or region,
- whether a cookie banner is displayed,
- consent choices made by the user,
- active Shopify integrations, pixels, and applications,
- user interaction with the site, forms, pop-ups, or embedded tools on the site.

This means that not all cookies from the above register must always be present during every visit.

9. Transfer of data outside the EEA

In connection with the use of certain analytical, marketing, or technological tools, data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area.

In such cases, we ensure that data transfer takes place in accordance with the law, in particular on the basis of a decision stating an adequate level of protection, standard contractual clauses, or other mechanisms provided for by the GDPR.

10. Data retention period

Data collected using cookies are stored:
- for the lifespan of the specific cookie,
- until the user deletes the cookies,
- until consent is withdrawn, if processing is based on consent,
- or until the purpose of processing ceases.

11. User rights

To the extent that data collected through cookies constitute personal data, users have the rights specified in the GDPR, in particular:
- the right to access data,
- the right to rectification of data,
- the right to erasure of data,
- the right to restriction of processing,
- the right to data portability,
- the right to object,
- the right to withdraw consent at any time,
- the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office.

12. Changes to the Cookie Policy

We may periodically update this Cookie Policy, particularly in the event of technological changes, changes in the way the site operates, changes in service providers, or changes in legal regulations.

The current version of the document will always be published on this page along with the date of the last update.

13. Contact

For matters concerning cookies and privacy, you can contact us:

PETSCHOICE.CLUB
PETSCHOICE.CLUB ANTON ARKHYPENKO
ul. Przasnyska 4b/239
01-756 Warsaw
Poland
NIP: 5253066055
REGON: 543081647
Email: support@petschoiceclub.pl
Tel.: +48 800 003 058
Website: https://petschoiceclub.pl