Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our Services, and legal or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are sent to or accessed from your browser or device when you visit a website. A cookie typically contains the name of the domain from which the cookie originated, the cookie’s lifetime, and a unique identifier or other value. Cookies may also store information about your device, browser settings, browsing history and activity on our Services.

2. Similar technologies

We may use technologies that function similarly to cookies, and for the purposes of this Cookie Policy they are treated in the same way. These may include:

• Web beacons or pixel tags: Tiny graphics files that help us understand whether a page, email or advert has been viewed or clicked.
• Tracking URLs: Custom links that help us understand where traffic to our Services comes from.
• Software development kits (SDKs): Code embedded in apps or digital environments that can collect or transmit information.
• Local storage: Technology that allows a website to store and retrieve data from your browser.
• Server-side or device-based identifiers: Other technical tools used to recognise devices or sessions.

We use these technologies to operate, secure, analyse and improve our Services, marketing and user experience.

3. Who can place cookies on your device?

3.1 First-party cookies

First-party cookies are placed directly by Aesthec’s Services. We use these cookies to make our Services work properly, remember your settings, and support features such as account login, shopping activity and preference management.

3.2 Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are placed on your device by our selected partners and service providers. These may include analytics providers, advertising partners, social media platforms, payment-related services, customer support tools, shipping-related services, and other trusted vendors that help us run and improve our Services.

Third-party cookies may be used for analytics, advertising, measurement, social sharing, embedded content, fraud prevention and similar purposes.

4. What do we use cookies for?

Like most online businesses, we use cookies and similar technologies to provide, secure, improve and personalise our Services. In some cases, we may link cookie data with other personal data we hold about you, such as your account details or order history, so that we can better tailor your experience.

When you visit our Services, essential cookies will be set on your device. Other categories of cookies will only be set if you choose to accept them where consent is required.

5. Google cookies and analytics tools

We may use Google services, including Google Analytics and related measurement tools, to collect information about how users interact with our Services and to help us understand the performance of our website, content and marketing.

If we use advertising cookies or similar tools, we may share limited information with Google or other partners in pseudonymised or hashed form for measurement, attribution, audience building, and ad optimisation, where permitted by law and where you have provided the necessary consent.

Google may also set its own cookies or use other technologies subject to Google’s own policies and controls. For more information, you can review Google’s cookie and privacy information on its own website.

6. How long do cookies last?

The lifespan of cookies varies depending on their type and purpose. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a longer period.

Any information derived from cookies will be kept only for as long as we need it for the purpose for which it was collected, unless required by law.

7. Interest-based advertising and profiling

If you consent to advertising cookies where required, we and our partners may use browsing activity, device identifiers, and other online signals to build or infer interests, preferences or audience segments.

This helps us show you more relevant ads on our Services and on third-party websites and apps, including social media platforms. You may still see advertisements even if you disable advertising cookies; however, those advertisements are less likely to be tailored to your interests.

8. How can I control cookies?

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

• Cookie preference tool: Manage preferences via the banner displayed on our Services.
• Browser controls: Block or delete cookies through browser settings.
• Device controls: Limit device identifiers via mobile system settings.
• Advertising opt-outs: Use platform or industry tools for interest-based ad opt-outs.
• Third-party controls: Manage settings directly on social media and analytics platforms.

9. What happens if I disable cookies?

Disabling cookies may affect your experience of the Services. Some features may not function correctly, such as staying signed in, remembering your shopping bag, saving preferences, or completing checkout.

10. How we use cookie-related data

Information collected through cookies and similar technologies is strictly used to operate, secure, analyse, personalize, and improve our Services, alongside preventing fraud and unauthorized activity.

11. Relationship with our Privacy Policy

Some information collected through cookies may be personal data. Where this is the case, our processing of that data is also governed by our Privacy Policy.