Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 3, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. Why We Use Cookies
As an Irish dropshipping business, we use cookies to:
- Remember your shopping preferences and cart contents
- Process your orders securely through Stripe payments
- Understand how visitors use our website to improve it
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Ensure our website functions properly across different devices
3. Types of Cookies We Use
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Data: Payment session information (encrypted)
- Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
- Legal Basis: Essential for contract performance
Google Fonts
- Purpose: Load website fonts
- Data: IP address, browser information
- Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (website functionality)
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
⚠️ Important Notice
Disabling essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly, including the ability to process orders. Analytics and marketing cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.
6. GDPR Compliance
Under GDPR, we ensure:
- Consent: We ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Purpose: We clearly explain why each cookie is used
- Control: You can withdraw consent and manage preferences at any time
- Data Minimization: We only collect necessary cookie data
- Retention: Cookies are automatically deleted when they expire
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy when we:
- Add new cookies or remove existing ones
- Change how we use cookies
- Update our third-party services
- Comply with new legal requirements
We will notify you of significant changes through our website or email.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: privacy@officialtrippyhippy.com
- Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
- Response time: Within 5 business days