Cookies Policy

Last Updated: February 25, 2026

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1. Technical Definitions

This Cookie Policy describes how ProVenture Marketplace uses cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies on our Shopify-powered storefront. For a comprehensive view of our data practices, please visit our Privacy Policy.

• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that allow our server to uniquely identify your browser or session.

• Pixels/Web Beacons: Transparent graphic images used to monitor user behavior and collect data on website traffic.

• Session Cookies: Temporary files that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Files that remain on your device for a pre-defined period or until manually cleared.

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2. Categorized Cookie Usage

Essential & Strictly Necessary

These cookies are technically required for the storefront to function. They enable core features such as secure checkout, user authentication, and shopping cart persistence. These cannot be disabled through our internal settings.

Preference & Functional

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your currency, language, or region) to provide a more personalized experience.

Statistics & Analytics

We utilize these tools to understand how visitors interact with our site, helping us identify technical errors and optimize the user journey. This includes data processed by Google Analytics and Track123 for order logistics monitoring.

Marketing & Targeting

These cookies track your activity across websites to help us and our third-party partners deliver relevant advertisements and measure the performance of our marketing campaigns.

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3. Technical Cookie Table

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_secure_session_id	Shopify	Securely identifies the user session across pages.	24 Hours
_cart	Shopify	Maintains shopping cart items during navigation.	14 Days
_cart_sig	Shopify	Ensures the integrity of the checkout process.	14 Days
_shopify_y	Shopify	Unique identifier for storefront analytics.	1 Year
_shopify_s	Shopify	Session-based storefront analytics.	30 Minutes
_ga	Google	Distinguishes unique users for site traffic data.	2 Years
_fbp	Meta	Tracks conversions and optimizes ad delivery.	3 Months
track123_session	Track123	Monitors order tracking page performance.	Session
localization	Shopify	Stores your country and currency preferences.	2 Weeks
keep_alive	Shopify	Facilitates buyer authentication and account login.	2 Weeks

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4. User Control & Opt-Out Instructions

You may exercise control over your data through the following technical mechanisms:

Browser-Level Controls

You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from completing a purchase.

• Google Chrome Settings

• Apple Safari Settings

• Mozilla Firefox Settings

Industry Opt-Out Tools

To opt-out of targeted advertising and analytics tracking globally, utilize these resources:

• NAI Consumer Opt-Out: https://thenai.org/opt-out/

• DAA WebChoices Tool: https://optout.aboutads.info/

• Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

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5. Global Privacy Alignment (GDPR/CCPA)

In compliance with modern privacy regulations:

• Global Privacy Control (GPC): ProVenture Marketplace recognizes and honors GPC signals sent by your browser. If detected, we treat this as a request to opt-out of non-essential tracking.

• Consent Management: For users in the UK and EEA, no non-essential cookies are deployed until you provide explicit "Opt-In" consent via our consent banner.

• Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of tracking data associated with your browser at any time.

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6. Business Contact Information

For inquiries regarding our compliance with 2026 transparency standards, please contact our data desk:

Business Name: ProVenture Marketplace

Address: 3214 Cambridge Avenue, Suite 3, Bronx, New York 10463, United States

Email: support@proventuremarketplace.com

Phone: +1 845-584-7621

Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)