Cookie Policy of Makhoul Swimwear
Last updated: May 2025
On this website, www.makhoulswimwear.com (hereinafter, the "Website"), owned by Makhoul Swimwear S.L., we use cookies and similar technologies to offer a better browsing experience, ensure the proper functioning of the site, analyze traffic and display personalized content. Below, we explain clearly and transparently what cookies are, what they are used for, how they can be managed and what implications they have.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the device (computer, mobile or tablet) when the user visits a website. Their main function is to remember user preferences, improve the browsing experience, facilitate the use of the website and allow the personalization of content and advertisements.
The use of cookies also allows optimizing navigation, adapting the information and services offered to the user's interests, with the aim of providing a more fluid and personalized experience on each visit.
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and to offer a quality experience. Among other functions, they allow remembering the selected language and country, preserving authentication data in secure areas and facilitating continuous access without needing to repeat actions.
They also contribute to improving web pages by providing useful information about their use, and to personalizing the content that is displayed, such as banners or recommendations based on the user's interests.
The user can configure their browser to modify or block the installation of cookies from this website. This will not prevent access to content, although some functionalities could be affected.
In addition to cookies, this site may also use similar technologies such as tracking pixels or tags, for technical, analytical or advertising purposes.
2. What types of cookies do we use?
The cookies we use can be classified according to different criteria:
a) According to the entity that manages them:
- Own cookies: are those that are sent from our own domain, used exclusively for the better functioning of the Website.
- Third-party cookies: are installed by external services, such as Google, Meta, Shopify or Stripe.
b) According to their duration:
- Session cookies: are automatically deleted when closing the browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain stored on the device even after closing the browser. They expire when the purpose for which they serve is fulfilled or when they are manually deleted. They have a defined expiration date and are normally used in processes such as online shopping, content personalization or automatic access through saving credentials.
c) According to their purpose:
- Technical or necessary cookies: allow navigation through the website and the use of its basic functions, such as accessing secure areas or remembering products added to the cart. These cookies do not require consent.
- Personalization cookies: allow remembering user preferences such as the language or region from which they access.
- Analytical cookies: collect information about user behavior on the website for statistical purposes and service improvement.
- Advertising cookies: manage advertising spaces based on criteria such as content visited or frequency of advertisements.
- Behavioral advertising cookies: store information about the user's browsing habits to display personalized advertising.
3. Cookies used
This section details the cookies currently used on the Website, indicating their origin, purpose, duration and type. Each cookie serves a specific purpose, from essential technical functions to performance improvement and user experience personalization.
Some cookies are essential for the site to function correctly. These cookies allow basic actions such as navigating through pages, accessing secure areas or using functionalities such as the shopping cart. They also contribute to reinforcing site security and preventing improper use or fraud attempts.
Without these essential cookies, certain Website services might not be provided correctly or become unavailable to the user.
Cookie Table
| Name | Owner | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _pinterest_ct_ua | Related to Pinterest marketing actions | 1 year | Analytical | |
| _orig_referrer | makhoulswimwear.com | Identifies the user's referral URL | 14 days | Technical |
| cart | makhoulswimwear.com | Maintains products in shopping cart | 1 month 1 day | Technical |
| cart_currency | makhoulswimwear.com | Identifies the user's preferred currency | 14 days | Technical |
| cart_sig | makhoulswimwear.com | Links the user to their shopping cart | 1 month 1 day | Technical |
| checkout_session_lookup | makhoulswimwear.com | Saves user options and entries in checkout | 21 days | Technical |
| keep_alive | makhoulswimwear.com | Keeps the user session active | Session | Technical |
| secure_customer_sig | makhoulswimwear.com | Provides security for login | 1 year | Technical |
| _shopify_essential | makhoulswimwear.com | Necessary for security and checkout functions | 1 year | Technical |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique navigation users | 1 year 1 month | Analytical | |
| _ga_XBL1QG6H0Q | Maintains specific Analytics session state | 1 year 1 month | Analytical | |
| _landing_page | makhoulswimwear.com | Saves the initial landing page | 14 days | Analytical |
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Collects session data for analytics | 30 minutes | Analytical |
| _shopify_sa_p | Shopify | Helps with marketing campaigns | 30 minutes | Analytical |
| _shopify_sa_t | Shopify | Collects data on purchasing behavior | 30 minutes | Analytical |
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Collects information for site analytics | 1 year | Technical |
| ar_debug | Debug cookie for Pinterest Ads | 1 year | Analytical | |
| __kla_id | Klaviyo | Unique identifier for email marketing | 1 year 1 month | Analytical |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Shows relevant ads for the profile | 3 months | Analytical |
| _tracking_consent | makhoulswimwear.com | Records the user's consent status | 1 year | Technical |
| _pin_unauth | Tracking for unauthenticated Pinterest users | 1 year | Analytical | |
| localization | makhoulswimwear.com | Remembers the user's location or language | 1 year | Technical |
| auth_state_* | makhoulswimwear.com | Authentication with third-party services | 25 minutes | Technical |
| checkout_session_token_* | makhoulswimwear.com | Checkout session identifier | 21 days | Technical |
*This table may be updated based on technical and functional changes to the website.
4. Consent and exempted cookies
Except for strictly necessary cookies, the use of cookies on this site requires the user's express and informed consent. For this purpose, when accessing the Website for the first time, a banner is displayed where the user can accept, reject or configure the cookies they wish to allow.
- Consent is requested in a granular manner.
- The choice is saved for a maximum period of 24 months, unless modified earlier.
- Consent can be modified or withdrawn at any time from the link available in the footer of the Website.
- Simply continuing to browse is not considered a valid form of consent.
Cookies exempted from consent
Those cookies that are strictly necessary for the following are excluded from the obligation to obtain consent:
- Allow communication between the user's device and the network.
- Provide a service expressly requested by the user.
Examples:
- Authentication cookies.
- Cookies that keep products in the shopping cart.
- Cookies that save language preferences or privacy settings.
5. How can cookies be configured or disabled?
Current browsers allow managing cookies according to user preferences. The user can accept all, reject them completely or limit their use to certain types. The user can also receive a warning before cookies are installed on their device.
These options are usually found in the configuration or preferences menus. Some browsers also allow blocking similar technologies such as tracking pixels or Web Bugs through extensions or specific tools.
Direct access to main browsers:
- Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Settings
- Firefox: Tools → Options → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy and Security → Cookie Settings
It should be noted that if certain cookies are blocked, some website functionalities could be limited or not work correctly.
Likewise, if the website is accessed from a mobile device, it should be known that mobile browsers also allow configuring privacy preferences. As with computers, cookie use can be adjusted according to needs: accept them, block them or delete them.
For this, each mobile browser offers its own cookie management system, accessible from the settings menu. As an example:
- In Safari for iOS, cookie use can be managed from: Settings → Safari → Privacy and Security
- In Chrome for Android, access: Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
Always consult the official documentation of the browser being used to follow the updated steps according to the operating system.
6. Social media advertising configuration
If the user uses platforms such as Instagram or Facebook, and has accepted their privacy policies, they may receive Makhoul Swimwear advertisements adapted to their interests.
For this, we can use technologies such as Facebook Pixel, which allows us to measure interaction with the Website and display more relevant advertising. Additionally, we can use secure encryption and pseudonymization systems to share segments of our database with Meta and personalize campaigns without directly identifying users.
The user can manage their advertising preferences on Facebook from:
- Any advertisement: click on "..." → "Why am I seeing this ad?"
- Their profile: go to Settings → Ad Preferences
7. Google cookies
In order to guarantee the best service to the user, this website uses Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with the page. This tool uses cookies —small text files stored on the device— to collect browsing statistics. The data collected includes the number of visits, session duration, most viewed pages, approximate location, browser type, among others.
The information collected will be transmitted and stored by Google on its servers, with the sole purpose of providing this service to Makhoul Swimwear. Google may share it with third parties in compliance with legal obligations or when such third parties process it on their behalf.
Likewise, this site may use cookies associated with Google advertising platforms, such as Google Ads, to generate profiles based on the user's interests and display personalized advertisements based on browsing habits.
More information about Google cookies and how to manage them can be obtained at the following link: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=en
8. Cookie Policy updates
Makhoul Swimwear may update this Cookie Policy at any time, either to adapt to regulatory or technical changes, or to adjust to guidelines issued by competent authorities, such as the Spanish Data Protection Agency.
It is recommended to consult this policy periodically to be aware of possible modifications that may affect the use of cookies on this website.
In case relevant changes are introduced that affect data processing or the purpose of cookies, users will be informed through a prominent notice on the Website and, if applicable, through direct communication to registered users.
9. Contact
If the user has questions about this Cookie Policy or about the processing of their personal data, they can write to:
Makhoul Swimwear
Address: 3 de Abril de 1979, nº21 – Local 2, El Cotillo, La Oliva, Las Palmas, 35650, Spain
Email: info@makhoulswimwear.com
