Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics insights.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They are used for:
- User login and account security
- Shopping cart and checkout process
- Order placement and payment flow
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Contract performance (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b), 6(1)(f))
b) Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and usability.
We use the following analytics tools:
Google Analytics
Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser type
- Approximate location (country/region level)
IP addresses are anonymized where required. Google may process data outside the EU. Appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
Legal basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand user interactions through:
- Clicks, scrolling, and navigation behavior
- Heatmaps and session recordings (non-sensitive data only)
Microsoft Clarity does not record personal data such as names, emails, passwords, or payment details.
Legal basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
c) Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
These cookies may be used in the future to:
- Show relevant offers
- Measure advertising performance
Marketing cookies are used only after explicit consent.
3. Cookie Consent
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 preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Our cookie consent banner
- Your browser settings
Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Data Sharing & Processing
Analytics data may be processed by:
- Google LLC (Google Analytics)
- Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Clarity)
We do not sell cookie data to third parties.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal or technical changes. Updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
7. Contact
If you have questions about cookies or data processing, contact us at:
support@mirchicart.com