Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how CRYSIQUE (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them).
We also use similar technologies, including pixels, web beacons, and local storage, which function in a similar way to cookies. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as “cookies.”
Legal Framework
We operate globally and sell to customers in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other regions. Our use of cookies is governed by several legal frameworks:
For EU/UK visitors: Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.
For California residents: Under the CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information, including information collected through cookies. We must honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.
For all visitors: We are committed to transparency about our cookie practices and providing you with meaningful control over your data.
Legal Bases for Using Cookies
Where we process personal information collected through cookies, we rely on the following legal bases:
Strictly necessary cookies: Performance of a contract or our legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional website.
Analytics and performance cookies: Your consent (for EU/UK visitors) or our legitimate interests (where permitted).
Functional cookies: Your consent (for EU/UK visitors) or our legitimate interests (where permitted).
Advertising and marketing cookies: Your consent (for EU/UK visitors) or the right to opt out (for California residents).
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Purpose: Website functionality, security, and session management.
Examples: Shopping cart functionality, checkout process, security tokens, cookie consent preferences.
Legal basis: Performance of a contract or legitimate interests.
Retention: Session-based or up to 365 days.
These cookies do not require consent under GDPR, as they are strictly necessary for the operation of the website.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Purpose: Analytics, website improvement, and understanding user behavior.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies (such as _ga, _gid, _gat), which collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies may collect your IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage data.
Legal basis: Your consent (for EU/UK visitors) or legitimate interests (where permitted).
Retention: Up to 24 months for Google Analytics cookies, or as otherwise specified by the provider.
Third-party provider: Google LLC. For more information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Cookie Policy.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Purpose: Remembering your preferences, enhancing user experience, and providing personalized features.
Examples: Language preferences, currency settings, recently viewed products, saved preferences.
Legal basis: Your consent (for EU/UK visitors) or legitimate interests (where permitted).
Retention: Session-based or up to 12 months.
If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
Purpose: Targeted advertising, remarketing, and measuring advertising effectiveness.
Examples: Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram advertising), Google Ads cookies, retargeting pixels, conversion tracking cookies.
Legal basis: Your consent (for EU/UK visitors) or the right to opt out (for California residents).
Retention: Typically 30–180 days, depending on the provider.
Third-party providers: Meta Platforms, Inc., Google LLC, and other advertising networks. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these providers for more information.
Email and Marketing Cookies
We use Klaviyo to manage email marketing and to track engagement with our email campaigns. Klaviyo may set cookies or similar technologies on our website to track your interactions with our emails and website.
Purpose: Email marketing, abandoned cart recovery, and measuring campaign performance.
Examples: Klaviyo cookies and tracking pixels.
Legal basis: Your consent (for EU/UK visitors) or legitimate interests (where permitted).
Retention: As specified by Klaviyo.
Third-party provider: Klaviyo, Inc. Please review Klaviyo’s Privacy Policy for more information.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the operation of these cookies. The third parties that may set cookies on our website include:
- Google Analytics (analytics and performance)
- Meta Pixel (advertising and marketing)
- Klaviyo (email marketing)
- PayPal (payment processing and fraud prevention)
For a complete list of cookies currently used on our website, including their names, providers, purposes, and retention periods, please see the Cookie Details section below or contact us.
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they use your information.
Cookie Details
The table below provides detailed information about the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| asf_consent | CRYSIQUE | Strictly Necessary | Stores cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
| session_id | CRYSIQUE | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your shopping session | Session |
| cart_token | CRYSIQUE | Strictly Necessary | Preserves shopping cart contents | 2 weeks |
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 months | |
| _gid | Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | |
| _fbp | Meta | Advertising | Tracks visits across websites for advertising | 90 days |
| _gcl_au | Advertising | Stores and tracks conversions | 90 days | |
| __kla_id | Klaviyo | Email Marketing | Tracks email engagement and website activity | 2 years |
| PYPF | PayPal | Strictly Necessary | PayPal payment processing session | Session |
| ts | PayPal | Strictly Necessary | Fraud prevention | 3 years |
| ts_c | PayPal | Strictly Necessary | Fraud prevention | 3 years |
This list may be updated from time to time as we add or remove cookies. Please check back periodically for updates.
Note: Cookie names and retention periods may vary depending on your browser, device, and location. The table above reflects the standard configuration of the third-party services we use.
Your Cookie Choices
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject cookies. For EU/UK visitors, the banner provides equal prominence to “Accept All” and “Reject All” options, as required by GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
You can also customize your cookie preferences by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the banner or in the footer of our website.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Alert you when a cookie is set
Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If you have enabled GPC in your browser, we will treat it as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including information collected through cookies.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. You can manage tracking through your cookie settings and opt-out tools described above.
Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many providers through the following resources:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
For Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Please note that opting out of advertising cookies does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. It means that the advertisements you see will not be personalized based on your browsing activity.
Cookie Retention
Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their type and purpose:
- Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.
We retain consent records and cookie preferences for a reasonable period to demonstrate compliance with applicable law. Under CNIL guidelines, consent may need to be renewed periodically, and we aim to renew consent at least every 12 months or sooner if our cookie practices change.
International Data Transfers
We are based in and ship from China. Your cookie data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, the European Union, and other locations where our service providers operate.
When we transfer data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, where required.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Changes to this policy will be effective as of the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: support@crysique.shop
Company: XINGYUAN ENTERPRISES
Company Contact Address: 4124 Goshawk Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46254, United States
For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
How to Withdraw Cookie Consent
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:
- Clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer of our website and updating your preferences
- Clearing cookies in your browser settings
- Contacting us at support@crysique.shop
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Summary of Your Rights
For a complete description of your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy. In summary:
EU/UK visitors have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, and port your data, and the right to withdraw consent at any time.
California residents have the right to know, delete, correct, opt out of sale/sharing, limit use of sensitive personal information, and not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
All visitors can contact us at support@crysique.shop to exercise any privacy rights you may have under applicable law.