Cookie Policy

At Opal & Co, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website (https://opalandcoo.com). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types we employ, and your choices for managing them. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described herein, in compliance with applicable laws, including Mexico’s Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, enabling core functionalities, analyzing site performance, and delivering personalized content. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage.

How Opal & Co Uses Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website functions correctly and provides a seamless shopping experience (e.g., maintaining your cart during checkout).
Remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language or region).
Analyze how visitors use our site to improve performance, products, and services.
Deliver relevant marketing and advertisements based on your interests.
Prevent fraud and enhance security.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose and duration:

Type	Purpose	Examples	Duration
Strictly Necessary (Essential)	Required for the site to function. Enable shopping cart, login, secure checkout, and basic navigation. Without these, core features fail.	WooCommerce session cookies, authentication tokens	Session or up to 1 year
Performance & Analytics	Collect anonymous data on site usage (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve performance.	Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), WordPress stats	2 years max
Functional	Remember choices to enhance user experience (e.g., language preferences).	Language selectors, wishlist persistence	Up to 1 year
Targeting & Advertising (Marketing)	Deliver personalized ads and measure campaign effectiveness. Used only with your consent.	Google Ads, Meta Pixel, remarketing tags	Up to 13 months

First-Party Cookies: Placed directly by Opal & Co (our domain).
Third-Party Cookies: Placed by partners like Google, Meta, or payment processors (e.g., Stripe). These are governed by their privacy policies.

Third-Party Cookies and Services

We integrate trusted third-party services, which may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics/Tag Manager: Traffic analysis and optimization.
Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Marketing and retargeting (consent required).
Payment Gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal): Secure transactions.
WooCommerce/WordPress Plugins: E-commerce functionality.

Review their policies for details:

Cookie Consent and Management

Upon your first visit, we display a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies.
Customize preferences (e.g., opt-out of marketing).
Reject non-essential cookies.

You can manage cookies anytime:

Via Banner: Use the “Cookie Settings” link on our site.
Browser Settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy.
- Edge: Settings > Cookies.
Opt-Out Tools: Visit Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may impair site functionality, such as adding items to your cart.

Data Retention and Transfers

Cookies store minimal data, often anonymized. Personal data linked to cookies is handled per our Privacy Policy. International transfers (e.g., to US-based Google) comply with LFPDPPP standards.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors via cookies.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. Updates will be posted here with the revision date. Significant changes will be notified via site banner or email. Continued use after updates implies acceptance.

Contact Us

Questions about cookies? Reach out to:
Opal & Co
Email: contact@opalandcoo.com
Website: https://opalandcoo.com