Privacy policy
IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR")
Website: www.povmounts.com
Data Controller: QUADROEMME SRL ("POV Mounts")
VAT: IT06261170879
Email: info@povmounts.com
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, shopping cart contents, and other settings.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential website functions (shopping cart, checkout, login)
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how visitors use our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Deliver relevant advertising through third-party platforms
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, services you have requested (such as shopping cart or checkout) cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_shopify_s |
Shopify session cookie - maintains your shopping session | Session | Shopify |
_shopify_sa_t |
Shopify analytics - tracks customer behavior | 30 minutes | Shopify |
_shopify_y |
Shopify persistent session | 1 year | Shopify |
cart |
Associates your shopping cart with your device | 14 days | Shopify |
cart_sig |
Validates cart contents | 14 days | Shopify |
cart_ts |
Timestamp of cart creation | 14 days | Shopify |
checkout_token |
Maintains checkout session | Session | Shopify |
secure_customer_sig |
Customer login authentication | 20 years | Shopify |
storefront_digest |
Password-protected store access | 2 years | Shopify |
pandectes_gdpr_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | Pandectes |
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as payment options and language preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
shopify_pay |
Enables Shop Pay express checkout | 1 year | Shopify |
cart_currency |
Remembers your preferred currency | 14 days | Shopify |
localization |
Stores your language and region preferences | 1 year | Shopify |
Legal Basis: Consent (optional - you can decline these cookies, but some features may not work properly)
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website and your shopping experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_landing_page |
Tracks first page visited during session | Session | Shopify |
_orig_referrer |
Tracks referral source | 14 days | Shopify |
_s |
Shopify analytics tracking | 30 minutes | Shopify |
_shopify_fs |
Fraud detection and prevention | 30 minutes | Shopify |
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (improving website performance and preventing fraud)
3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Facebook Pixel - tracks user behavior for ad targeting | 3 months | Meta (Facebook) |
fr |
Facebook advertising cookie | 3 months | Meta (Facebook) |
_fbc |
Facebook click identifier | 2 years | Meta (Facebook) |
Purpose of Facebook Pixel:
- Track conversions from Facebook ads
- Build targeted audiences for advertising campaigns
- Remarket to people who have visited our website
- Optimize ad delivery to people likely to take action
Data Shared with Facebook:
- Pages visited on our website
- Products viewed
- Items added to cart
- Purchases made
- Device and browser information
- IP address (anonymized)
Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt out through your cookie preferences)
For more information about Facebook's use of cookies and privacy practices, visit: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties can update their cookies and privacy policies at any time.
Third parties we work with:
- Shopify - E-commerce platform (https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy)
- Meta (Facebook) - Advertising platform (https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation)
- Pandectes - Cookie consent management (https://www.pandectes.io/privacy-policy)
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All - Allow all cookies including marketing cookies
- Decline - Only essential cookies will be used
- Settings - Customize which cookie categories you accept
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon at the bottom of any page.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, such as adding items to your cart or completing a purchase.
5.3 Opt Out of Facebook Advertising
To opt out of Facebook personalized ads:
- Visit your Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool: http://optout.aboutads.info
- Use the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the methods described above to manage cookies.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@povmounts.com
Address: QUADROEMME SRL
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 104
95046 Palagonia (CT)
Italia
VAT: IT06261170879
Data Protection Authority: If you are located in the European Union and have concerns about our cookie practices, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante): https://www.garanteprivacy.it
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding cookies and tracking:
✅ Right to be informed - You have the right to clear information about how cookies are used (this policy)
✅ Right to access - You can request information about what data has been collected through cookies
✅ Right to rectification - You can request correction of inaccurate data
✅ Right to erasure - You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
✅ Right to restrict processing - You can request that we limit how we use your data
✅ Right to data portability - You can request your data in a portable format
✅ Right to object - You can object to marketing cookies and withdraw consent at any time
✅ Right to lodge a complaint - You can file a complaint with the supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@povmounts.com
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
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