Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2025
Introduction
CAPS Online ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.capsonline.com (the "Site"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, CAPS Online) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas of the website, and shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CAPS_session | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session |
| CAPS_csrf | Helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| CAPS_cart | Stores your shopping cart information | 30 days |
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region you are in.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CAPS_language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| CAPS_location | Remembers your preferred store location | 1 year |
| CAPS_theme | Remembers your display preferences (e.g., dark mode) | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and your shopping experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook pixel cookie for marketing optimization | 3 months |
| ads/ga-audiences | Google Ads remarketing cookie | Session |
| CAPS_recently_viewed | Tracks recently viewed products for personalized recommendations | 30 days |
How to Manage Cookies
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Managing Cookies in Popular Browsers
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included on our website and emails to learn how you interact with our content.
- Local Storage: A type of web storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device without expiration date.
- Session Replay: Technology that helps us understand how users interact with our website by recreating user sessions.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you through a notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- By email: privacy@capsonline.com
- By phone: +1 (800) 555-1234
- By mail: 123 Paint Street, Toronto, ON M5V 2K1, Canada