Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies on www.alexiskershaw.com to ensure the website works, to improve your experience, and to analyse how visitors use the site.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They remember preferences and help the site function properly.

2. Cookies we use

Type	Name / Provider	Purpose	Duration	Category
Necessary	Shopify (shopify*, secure_customer_sig, cart, etc.)	Shopping cart, checkout, login, basic site functionality	Session → 2 years	Strictly necessary
Analytics	Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat, _gcl_au, etc.)	Understand how visitors use the site (pages viewed, time spent, etc.)	1 minute → 2 years	Performance
Analytics	Shopify Analytics	Additional anonymised statistics from Shopify (IP is anonymised)	Up to 2 years	Performance
Future marketing	(None active right now)	We may add marketing cookies later (Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, etc.) – you will always be asked for consent first	–	Marketing

3. Google Analytics details

• We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP anonymisation turned on.
• No personal data (name, email, etc.) is sent to Google.
• You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4. Your choices

• Necessary cookies cannot be disabled – they are required for the site to function.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics + Shopify Analytics) can be turned off at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or in the cookie banner when you first visit.
• Future marketing cookies will require your explicit consent.

You can also manage or delete cookies in your browser settings (this may affect site functionality).

5. Shopify & third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by Shopify (our platform). Their full list is here:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies

6. Changes

We may update this policy. The latest version is always available on this page.

7. Contact

Questions? Email art@alexiskershaw.com