Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 19 May 2026
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on the user’s terminal device (computer, mobile phone, tablet), allowing it to be recognized on future visits and improving the browsing experience. Some similar technologies (web beacons, pixels, device identifiers, fingerprinting, local storage) are treated as equivalent for legal purposes.
2. Legal Basis
The use of cookies is subject to Article 5 of Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August and to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). Only cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the site are exempt from consent; all others (analytics, marketing, non‑essential preferences) require your prior and informed consent, which must be free, specific, and revocable at any time.
3. Categories of Cookies Used
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (no consent required)
| Cookie | Origin | Purpose | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_y, _y, _shopify_s, _s | Shopify | Session identification and cart functionality | 30 minutes to 1 year |
| cart, cart_sig, cart_ts | Shopify | Shopping cart management | 2 weeks |
| checkout_token | Shopify | Checkout identification | Session |
| secure_customer_sig | Shopify | Registered customer authentication | 20 years |
| preferred_locale | Shopify | Chosen language memory | 1 year |
3.2. Analytics Cookies (subject to consent)
| Cookie | Origin | Purpose | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | User identification for traffic analysis | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | User identification (24h) | 24 hours |
3.3. Marketing and Advertising Cookies (subject to consent)
| Cookie | Origin | Purpose | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) Pixel | Identification for Meta/Instagram advertising | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Ad delivery and measurement | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Google Ads Conversion | 3 months |
| tr | Meta | Meta Pixel ad conversions | Session |
3.4. Third-Party Service Cookies (subject to consent)
| Cookie | Origin | Purpose | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous | Judge.me | Display of product reviews | Variable |
| Miscellaneous | PayPal | PayPal payment functionality | Variable |
| Miscellaneous | YouTube/Vimeo | Playback of embedded videos | Variable |
4. How to Manage Your Consent
On your first visit to the site, a cookie banner will be displayed allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies;
- Reject all non-strictly necessary cookies (with the same visual prominence as the accept option);
- Customize your choice by category.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie preferences icon/link in the website footer.
5. Blocking Cookies in Your Browser
Regardless of the consent given on the website, you can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Instructions for the main browsers:
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly (cart, checkout, login).
6. International Transfers
Some cookie providers (Google, Meta) may involve the transfer of data outside the EEA. These transfers are covered by the safeguards set out in Chapter V of the GDPR, as detailed in the Privacy Policy.
7. Contacts
For any questions about cookies and data protection, contact support@singularleather.com. You can also file a complaint with the CNPD (www.cnpd.pt).