1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We also use comparable technologies (local storage, pixels) — for brevity we call all of these "cookies". They have a defined lifetime and either expire automatically or are removed when you clear your browser storage.
2. Categories we use
- Necessary — required for the site to function: cart, checkout, locale, security. Loaded without consent. Legal basis: legitimate interest under Art. 173(3) Polish Electronic Communications Act (PKE) / Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive (strictly necessary exception).
- Functional — remember your choices (e.g. language, dismissed banners). Set only after consent.
- Marketing — measure and target advertising on third-party platforms. Set only after consent.
3. Cookies in detail
The table below lists each cookie we set, its provider, purpose, and lifetime.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Lifetime | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| locale | back2theroots.pl | Remembers your chosen language (en / pl). | 1 year | Necessary |
| cart | back2theroots.pl | Stores cart contents between visits. | Session | Necessary |
| cookie_consent | back2theroots.pl | Stores your cookie-banner choices. | 12 months | Necessary |
| _shopify_y | Shopify Inc. | Identifies unique visitors for Shopify. | 1 year | Necessary |
| _shopify_s | Shopify Inc. | Tracks the current browsing session. | 30 minutes | Necessary |
| _gcl_au | Google LLC (Google Ads) | Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. | 3 months | Marketing |
| IDE | Google LLC (Google Ads) | Records and reports ad conversions for Google Ads. | 13 months | Marketing |
4. Third-party processors
Cookies in the Marketing category transmit data to Google LLC, established in the United States. These transfers are based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (Commission adequacy decision of 10 July 2023) and Standard Contractual Clauses.
5. How to manage your choices
When you first visit the site you can: accept all, accept only necessary, or customise per category. You can change your choice at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings — for instructions see your browser's help section.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
6. Contact
Questions about this policy: b2trshots@gmail.com.