Cookie Policy Page
COOKIE POLICY – BelgianMart
(GDPR-compliant version – 2025)
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BelgianMart, operated by Messelis Geoffrey, uses
It complements our Privacy Policy and applies to all visitors of the site.
2. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a
website.
Cookies allow to:
● recognize you on subsequent visits,
● remember your shopping cart,
● improve the user experience,
● generate navigation statistics,
● personalize content and advertising (if you consent).
3. Who sets the cookies?
Cookies on our site can be set by:
✔ BelgianMart (first-party cookies)
Examples: shopping cart, session, preferences.
✔ Shopify
Technical platform hosting the store.
✔ Trusted third parties
Examples:
● Google Analytics
● Facebook / Meta
● Klaviyo or Mailchimp (email marketing)
● Advertising providers (Google Ads, Meta Ads)
4. Types of cookies used
4.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function.
Without them, you cannot use the cart, checkout, or log in.
Consent is not required.
Examples:
● Shopify session cookies
● Cart cookies
● Security cookies
4.2 Performance / analytics cookies
These help us improve the site by understanding how visitors use it.
Examples:
● Google Analytics (anonymized if you refuse advertising tracking)
● Shopify Analytics
Consent required: Yes
4.3 Functional cookies
These enhance your user experience:
● remember your preferences,
● language choices,
● keep your session active.
Consent required: Yes
4.4 Marketing / advertising cookies
These allow:
● tracking your browsing,
● personalized ads,
● retargeting on Facebook, Instagram, Google…
Consent required: Yes (opt-in mandatory)
5. Main cookies used
Typical cookies for a Shopify store:
✔ Shopify
Cookie
Function
_shopify_y
_shopify_s
Shopify analytics
Session
management
cart
Cart management
Security & session
_secure_session_i
d
✔ Google Analytics
Cookie
_ga
Function
Visitor statistics
Statistics
_gid
_gat
Request rate limiting
✔ Facebook / Meta
Cookie
Function
_fbp
Targeted advertising
✔ Internal cookies
Cookie
Function
cookie_consen
t
Stores your consent
choice
6. Cookie retention periods
● Necessary cookies: session duration (or 1–30 days depending on Shopify)
● Analytics cookies: 6–24 months
● Marketing cookies: up to 3 months
● Consent cookie: 6–12 months
7. Consent management (cookie banner)
In accordance with the GDPR:
● no non-essential cookie is set before your explicit consent,
● you can accept, reject, or customize cookies,
● you can change your choice at any time.
Your choice is saved via the cookie_consent cookie.
8. Cookies for alcohol sales
Some features may require cookies to:
● remember that you are 18+,
● avoid asking your age on every page.
These cookies are considered necessary (legal requirement → consent exemption).
9. How to manage or delete cookies
You can:
✔ Change preferences anytime via the “Manage my cookies” button
(found in the footer of the site)
✔ Set your browser preferences
Examples:
● Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
● Safari: Preferences → Privacy
● Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
● Edge: Settings → Cookies
✔ Opt out of third-party cookies via their tools
10. Changes to this policy
BelgianMart may update this Cookie Policy to comply with new laws or services used.
Last updated: 2025
11. Contact
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy:
Email: contact@belgianmart.com
Address: Messelis Geoffrey, Scheldekouter 576, 9600 Ronse, Belgium