Cookie Policy

At CostumeBuzz, we strive to provide an exceptional shopping experience for our customers while ensuring transparency regarding the data we collect. This Cookie Policy outlines how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies help enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and provide relevant information or offers.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several purposes on our website, including:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our website, such as logging into your account or making a purchase.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, error messages, and page loading times. This information helps us improve the performance and functionality of our website.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember choices you make on our website, such as your language preferences, region, or login information, to provide enhanced and personalized features.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We use these cookies to show you relevant advertisements and promotional offers based on your browsing behavior. They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by external services) on CostumeBuzz. Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies we use:

Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser. They help improve your browsing experience by enabling certain website functions during a single session.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually. They allow us to remember your preferences for future visits, such as saved login details or items in your shopping cart.
Third-Party Cookies: Our website may integrate features or services provided by third-party providers, such as analytics, advertising, or social media platforms. These third parties may place cookies on your device to collect data for their own purposes. For example, we use cookies from Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior.

4. Third-Party Tools and Services

We partner with third-party service providers to enhance the functionality and services offered on our website. These third-party tools and services may place cookies on your device, and they have their own cookie policies. Below are some examples of third-party services we use on CostumeBuzz:

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to gather insights into how users interact with our website. Google Analytics may set cookies on your device to track information such as page visits, session duration, and geographic location. For more information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.
Facebook Pixel: We use Facebook Pixel to deliver relevant ads to our visitors on Facebook and Instagram. This tool allows us to track your activity on our website and use this data for targeted advertising. Learn more about Facebook’s cookie usage by visiting Facebook’s Cookie Policy.
Shopify Cookies: Since our website is hosted on Shopify, Shopify may also set cookies to help manage your shopping experience and ensure smooth website functionality. You can find out more about Shopify’s cookie usage by visiting their Shopify Cookie Policy.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the option to accept, reject, or delete cookies at any time. Below are ways you can manage cookies on your device:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. The method for doing this varies by browser, so refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.
Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies: You can manage or opt out of cookies used for advertising purposes by visiting the opt-out pages provided by the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA).

Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website, and certain features may not work as intended.

6. How We Use Collected Data

The data collected through cookies is used for the following purposes:

Personalization: To offer personalized product recommendations, promotions, and advertising based on your browsing behavior.
Analytics: To gather insights into how visitors use our website, identify trends, and make data-driven improvements to our user experience.
Marketing: To deliver targeted advertisements on third-party websites and social media platforms. This includes retargeting ads based on your interactions with our website.
Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect our website and your data by detecting and preventing potential security threats or fraudulent activity.

7. Consent to Use of Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of cookies. This is done via a cookie banner that provides an option to accept or decline cookies. By clicking “Accept,” you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or following the steps in Section 5.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or improvements to our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, feel free to contact us: