Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Velvet Goldmine ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at velvetgoldmine.us.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as shopping cart functionality, secure checkout, and user session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the site cannot function properly without them.

_shopify_session — Maintains your shopping session
cart — Stores your shopping cart contents
secure_customer_sig — Authenticates logged-in customers

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve our site and your experience.

_ga, _gid (Google Analytics) — Tracks page views and user behaviour
_shopify_s, _shopify_y — Shopify analytics to understand traffic sources

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may be set by third-party advertising partners.

_fbp (Facebook Pixel) — Tracks visits for Facebook advertising
_pin_unauth (Pinterest) — Supports Pinterest advertising

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience, such as your language or currency preference.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use, including:

Google Analytics — Privacy Policy
Meta (Facebook) — Privacy Policy
Shopify — Privacy Policy

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies for more information.

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit our site. You may also:

Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Visit your browser's help pages for instructions.
Opt-out tools — Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool or Your Online Choices (EU).
Google Analytics opt-out — Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.