This Cookie Policy explains how Sellbit ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website sellbit.shop. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
What Are Cookies?
Definition
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, cookies are stored on your device. These cookies contain information that can be read by the website on subsequent visits. Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (Sellbit)
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics providers)
Purpose of Cookies
Cookies serve various purposes, including:
- Enabling essential website functionality
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding how you use our website
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Delivering relevant content and advertisements
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or email address unless you have provided that information to our website. They cannot access or read data from your hard drive or read cookie files created by other websites.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and shopping cart state | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| auth_token | Authenticates logged-in users | 2 weeks |
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - session and campaign data | 2 years |
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remembers your display preferences (theme, language) | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Stores recently viewed products | 30 days |
| wishlist | Maintains your wishlist items | 90 days |
| location | Remembers your location preference | 1 year |
4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks user behavior for ad targeting | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick - measures ad effectiveness | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Checks if browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
| fr | Facebook - delivers ads and measures performance | 3 months |
You can disable non-essential cookies (Performance, Functionality, and Marketing) through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. However, this may affect your experience on our website.
Third-Party Cookies and Services
We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These services help us operate our website, analyze traffic, process payments, and deliver relevant content.
Google Analytics
Purpose: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Facebook Pixel
Purpose: Ad targeting and measuring campaign effectiveness
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy
Opt-Out: Manage your ad preferences in your Facebook account settings
Stripe
Purpose: Secure payment processing
Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Cookies Used: Essential cookies for fraud prevention and secure transactions
PayPal
Purpose: Payment processing
Privacy Policy: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
Cookies Used: Essential cookies for payment authentication
Google Fonts
Purpose: Web fonts for improved typography
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Note: Font files may be cached locally
Please note that we have no control over third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about their cookie practices.
How to Manage and Delete Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about the cookies we use
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by revisiting this page.
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the top right corner
- Select "Settings" → "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To clear existing cookies: "See all site data and permissions" → "Remove all"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (≡) and select "Settings"
- Navigate to "Privacy & Security"
- Under "Cookies and Site Data", customize your preferences
- Click "Clear Data" to remove existing cookies
Safari (macOS)
- Go to Safari menu → "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Manage "Cookies and website data" settings
- Click "Manage Website Data" to remove specific cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu (…) in the top right
- Select "Settings" → "Cookies and site permissions"
- Choose "Cookies and site data"
- Configure your cookie preferences or clear existing cookies
Mobile Browsers
Safari (iOS): Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies or Clear History and Website Data
Chrome (Android): Chrome menu → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
Chrome (iOS): Chrome menu → Settings → Privacy → Clear Browsing Data
Important Notes About Blocking Cookies
Please be aware that:
- Blocking all cookies will prevent you from using certain features of our website
- Your shopping cart may not work properly
- You may need to log in every time you visit
- Your preferences and settings will not be saved
- Some pages may not display correctly
If you need assistance managing your cookie preferences or have questions about our cookie practices, please contact us at support@sellbit.shop.
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked.
Our Response to DNT
At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can still control cookies through:
- Our cookie consent banner
- Your browser settings
- Third-party opt-out tools
- Privacy extensions and add-ons
Privacy Tools and Extensions
You may also use privacy-focused browser extensions to manage cookies and tracking:
- Privacy Badger: Blocks invisible trackers
- uBlock Origin: Blocks ads and trackers
- Ghostery: Detects and blocks tracking technologies
- Cookie AutoDelete: Automatically deletes cookies when you close a tab
Mobile Applications and Tracking
While our current platform is web-based, if you access Sellbit through a mobile browser, cookies work similarly to desktop browsers.
Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can manage tracking through:
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Limit Ad Tracking: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Reset Advertising ID: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Reset Advertising Identifier
- Safari Privacy: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
Android
- Opt Out of Ads Personalization: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
- Reset Advertising ID: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset Advertising ID
- Chrome Settings: Chrome App → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
Cookie Retention and Updates
How Long We Keep Cookies
The duration cookies remain on your device depends on their type:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
- Essential Cookies: Typically 1-2 years
- Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years
- Marketing Cookies: Up to 1 year
Regular Cookie Review
We regularly review our cookie usage to ensure:
- Cookies serve legitimate purposes
- Retention periods are appropriate
- Privacy standards are maintained
- Compliance with applicable laws
- Third-party services are properly vetted
Automatic Cookie Cleanup
Some cookies are automatically cleaned up by our systems:
- Expired session cookies are purged regularly
- Old analytics data is anonymized
- Inactive user preferences may be reset
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Users)
For users in the European Union and European Economic Area, we process cookie data based on:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, functionality)
- Legitimate Interest: For some analytics to improve our services
- Contractual Necessity: For essential cookies required to provide our services
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Access information about cookies we use
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
ePrivacy Directive
We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive by:
- Providing clear information about cookies
- Obtaining consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Allowing you to refuse or accept cookies
- Making it easy to change your preferences
Other Jurisdictions
We also comply with cookie regulations in:
- California (CCPA): Disclosure of data collection and opt-out rights
- UK (PECR): Cookie consent requirements
- Canada (PIPEDA): Consent and privacy practices
- Australia (Privacy Act): Transparency and user control
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, new technologies, legal requirements, or business needs.
How We Notify You
When we make changes to this policy, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our website for significant changes
- Send email notifications for material changes (if you're a registered user)
- Request renewed consent if required by law
Your Continued Use
Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Version History
Previous versions of this Cookie Policy are available upon request. Contact us at admin@sellbit.shop to request historical versions.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:
General Cookie Inquiries
Email: support@sellbit.shop
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Question"
Privacy and Data Protection
Email: admin@sellbit.shop
Subject Line: "Cookie Privacy Inquiry"
GDPR and Data Subject Requests
Email: admin@sellbit.shop
Subject Line: "GDPR Cookie Request"
Mailing Address
Sellbit Digital Products
Privacy Department
[Street Address]
[City, Postal Code]
[Country]
Response Time
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours during business days. For urgent privacy concerns, please mark your email as "URGENT."
For more information about how we protect your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.