Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Asvara Studio uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website asvarastudio.store. It explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

1. Who We Are

Asvara Studio is an online retail store based in Portugal, specialising in Cotton Bed Sheets, Fitted Bed Sheets, Luxury Bed Sheets, and Printed Bed Sheets. We serve customers across Europe and international destinations.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information by themselves, but they can be used in combination with other information to identify you. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period of time (persistent cookies).

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used alongside cookies. For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are referred to collectively as "cookies."

3. How We Use Cookies

Asvara Studio uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions correctly and securely.
  • To remember your shopping cart contents and preferences during your visit.
  • To keep you logged in to your account during your session.
  • To remember your language, currency, and personalisation settings.
  • To analyse how visitors use our website and improve our content and user experience.
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and advertisements.
  • To show you relevant products and personalised recommendations.
  • To prevent fraud and ensure the security of transactions on our website.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, core features such as the shopping cart, checkout process, account login, and secure payment cannot work. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the basic operation of our website.

  • Session management and authentication cookies
  • Shopping cart and checkout cookies
  • Security and fraud prevention cookies
  • Load balancing and server performance cookies

b) Functional / Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. They help us remember your preferences so you do not have to re-enter information every time you visit.

  • Language and region preference cookies
  • Currency display preference cookies
  • Recently viewed products cookies
  • Wishlist and saved items cookies
  • Customer login and "remember me" cookies

c) Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our website.

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
  • Hotjar: Records user behaviour such as mouse movements, clicks, and scroll depth to help us improve the user experience.
  • WooCommerce Analytics: Tracks purchase behaviour and sales performance on our store.

d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and meaningful to you. They track your browsing activity across websites and are used by us and our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you targeted ads.

  • Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions from Facebook and Instagram ads and helps us retarget visitors who have shown interest in our products.
  • Google Ads: Tracks ad performance and enables remarketing to users who have previously visited our website.
  • TikTok Pixel: Used to measure and optimise the performance of our TikTok advertising campaigns.
  • Pinterest Tag: Tracks conversions and enables retargeting for Pinterest advertising.

e) Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies and we encourage you to review them. Third-party cookies may include:

  • Payment processor cookies (e.g. PayPal, Stripe) for secure transaction processing.
  • Social media platform cookies (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) for social sharing and login features.
  • Customer review platform cookies for displaying product reviews and ratings.
  • Live chat and customer support tool cookies.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies we use vary in how long they remain on your device. Below is an overview of cookie durations used on our website:

Cookie Type Cookie Name / Provider Purpose Duration
Strictly Necessary Session Cookie Manages user session and shopping cart Session (deleted on browser close)
Strictly Necessary CSRF Token Security and fraud prevention Session
Functional Language / Currency Preference Remembers your display preferences 1 Year
Functional Remember Me / Login Keeps you logged in to your account 30 Days
Analytics Google Analytics (_ga) Tracks website traffic and user behaviour 2 Years
Analytics Google Analytics (_gid) Distinguishes unique users 24 Hours
Analytics Hotjar (_hjSession) Records user interactions for UX improvement 30 Minutes
Marketing Facebook Pixel (_fbp) Tracks conversions and ad retargeting 3 Months
Marketing Google Ads (IDE) Remarketing and ad performance tracking 1 Year
Marketing TikTok Pixel (ttclid) Tracks TikTok ad campaign performance 30 Days
Marketing Pinterest Tag (_pin_unauth) Pinterest ad retargeting 1 Year
Third-Party PayPal Secure payment processing Session

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR)

As a business operating within the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive when using cookies. Our legal bases are:

  • Consent: For all non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, and preference cookies), we rely on your explicit consent, which you provide by accepting cookies via our cookie consent banner.
  • Legitimate Interests: For strictly necessary cookies that are essential to the operation of our website and the fulfilment of your orders.

You have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing already carried out based on your prior consent.

7. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit asvarastudio.store, you will be shown a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept All Cookies: Enables all cookie categories including analytics and marketing cookies.
  • Accept Necessary Only: Only essential cookies required for the website to function will be enabled.
  • Manage Preferences: Choose which specific categories of cookies you wish to enable or disable.

Your cookie preferences will be saved for 12 months. After this period, you will be asked to review your preferences again.

8. How to Manage & Control Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on your device:

a) Through Our Cookie Preference Centre

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. This allows you to enable or disable specific categories of cookies without affecting strictly necessary cookies.

b) Through Your Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to add items to your cart or complete a purchase.

Here is how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data
  • Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Site Settings → Cookies

c) Opt-Out of Specific Third-Party Cookies

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies directly through the providers listed below:

9. Cookies & Children

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to track or collect data from children. If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal data or consented to cookies, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove such data.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: