Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Boxkart (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at boxkart.shop. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out mechanisms described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
- First-party cookies — set directly by Boxkart when you visit our website.
- Third-party cookies — set by third-party services we use, such as analytics or payment providers.
2. Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies including:
- Web beacons (pixel tags) — tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page or email has been opened.
- Local storage — browser-based storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device.
- Session storage — similar to local storage but cleared when the browser session ends.
- Scripts and tags — small pieces of code that collect information about how you interact with our website.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as shopping cart functionality, secure checkout, and account login. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session_id | Shopify | Maintains your shopping session and cart contents | Session |
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Tracks unique visitors for analytics | 1 year |
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Tracks session data for analytics | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_sa_t | Shopify | Marketing and referral tracking | 30 minutes |
| _shopify_sa_p | Shopify | Marketing and referral tracking | 30 minutes |
| cart | Shopify | Stores your shopping cart contents | 2 weeks |
| secure_customer_sig | Shopify | Keeps you logged in to your account | 20 years |
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to improve how our website works.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24-hour session tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| _shopify_fs | Shopify | Tracks first visit to the store | Session |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_country | Shopify | Remembers your selected country/region | Session |
| _shopify_m | Shopify | Stores customer marketing preferences | 1 year |
| localization | Shopify | Stores your language and currency preferences | 1 year |
3.4 Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements and track conversions | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores last click attribution for Facebook ads | 2 years |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeted advertising across the web | 1 year |
| NID | Stores preferences and personalises Google ads | 6 months |
3.5 Payment & Security Cookies
These cookies are set by our payment processing partners to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention during active payment session | 30 minutes |
4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely;
- To remember your cart contents and login status;
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it;
- To remember your preferences such as language and currency;
- To deliver relevant marketing communications and advertisements;
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns;
- To prevent fraud and ensure secure payment processing;
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties whose services we use. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies and their use is governed by the respective third party’s privacy and cookie policies.
Key third parties whose cookies may be present on our website include:
- Shopify Inc. — our e-commerce platform provider (Shopify Privacy Policy)
- Google LLC — analytics and advertising (Google Privacy Policy)
- Meta Platforms Inc. — social media and advertising (Meta Privacy Policy)
- Stripe Inc. — payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6.2 Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6.3 Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies
- Google Ads: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage your preferences.
- Meta/Facebook Ads: Visit Facebook Ad Preferences to manage your settings.
- Network Advertising Initiative: Visit NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
6.4 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage interest-based advertising through your device settings. On iOS, go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking. On Android, go to Settings > Google > Ads.
7. Cookies and Children
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at support@boxkart.shop.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals as there is no industry-wide standard for how to interpret them. We will update this Policy if a standard is established.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@boxkart.shop
General enquiries: hello@boxkart.shop
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST