Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 24, 2025
Welcome to The Shirt Shop, Etc. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website shirtshopetc.com to enhance your browsing experience. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on our site. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, The Shirt Shop, Etc.) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by third parties, such as analytics, interactive content, and advertising.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users can easily find what they are looking for.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We may use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
Specific Cookies We Use
Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
session_id | Essential | Maintains your session while browsing our website and using our custom apparel design tools | Session |
cart_items | Essential | Remembers items in your shopping cart during your browsing session | Session |
_ga, _gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and analyze website traffic | 2 years, 24 hours |
_fbp | Advertising | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements when users later visit Facebook or a digital platform powered by Facebook advertising | 3 months |
user_preferences | Functionality | Remembers your preferred settings for our custom design interface | 1 year |
This list is not exhaustive and may be updated as our website evolves or as third-party services we use modify their cookie usage.
Third-Party Services
We use various third-party services on our website that may set cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our site. Learn more about Google's privacy practices.
- Social Media Platforms: If you use social sharing buttons on our website, these platforms may set cookies that track your activity. Each social media platform has its own privacy and cookie policies.
- Payment Processors: When making purchases on our website, our payment processors may use cookies to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud.
We do not have direct control over the cookies set by these third parties. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser and from version to version. You can find information on how to manage cookies in your particular browser through its help feature or by visiting the browser developer's website.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our website, and some services may not function properly.
Opt-Out Options
For cookies used by Google Analytics, you can opt out by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Many advertising networks allow you to opt out of targeted advertising. For more information, you can visit:
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Due to the lack of a common understanding of how to interpret these signals, our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the address below so that we can take necessary actions.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
The Shirt Shop, Etc.12532 Taylor Mill Rd
Laurel, DE 19956-2716
United States
Email: aleenabender@shirtshopetc.com
Phone: (302) 715-5634