Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give site owners information about how the site is being used.
2. Cookies We Use
| Type | Name(s) | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | __sessionnext-auth.session-tokencart_id | User authentication, cart persistence, CSRF protection. Cannot be disabled without breaking the site. | Session / 30 days |
| Functional | localetheme | Remembers your preferred language and dark/light mode settings. | 1 year |
| Analytics | _ga_gid | Google Analytics — helps us understand how visitors use the site (pages visited, time spent). Data is anonymized. | _ga: 2 years _gid: 24 hours |
3. Third-Party Cookies
The following third parties may also set cookies through our site:
- Google Analytics — usage analytics (opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out)
- Stripe — fraud prevention and payment processing
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are set and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that disabling essential cookies will affect the functionality of our site (e.g., you will not be able to stay logged in or maintain a cart).
5. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@bestdivemall.com or visit our Contact page.