Cookie Policy
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Last updated: November 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide useful information to website owners.
Cookies allow us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and items in your shopping cart.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable essential website functionality (like your shopping cart)
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To keep you signed in to your account
- To understand how you use our website and improve your experience
- To analyze website traffic and performance
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Shopping cart functionality
- User authentication and session management
- Security features
- Remembering your cookie preferences
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences:
- Language and region preferences
- Previously viewed products
- Account preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you navigate through the website
- Error messages you may encounter
- General usage patterns
This information is used to improve our website and your experience. Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymized.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use:
- Supabase: Used for user authentication and session management
- Ziina: Our payment processor may set cookies during the checkout process
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about how they use cookies.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be classified by how long they last:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions like maintaining your shopping cart during your visit.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (from days to months) or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and keep you logged in.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from all or specific websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
To manage cookies, access your browser's settings or preferences. The process varies by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function properly.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we also use local storage technology to store information on your device. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use local storage primarily for:
- Persisting your shopping cart between visits
- Storing your preferences
Local storage can be cleared through your browser settings, typically in the same location as cookie settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: care@pistasho.com
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.