Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy is an integral part of Across Algae's Privacy Policy. Accessing and browsing the website, or using its services, implies acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the Privacy Policy.

To facilitate user understanding, this policy explains what cookies are, what they are used for, and how they can be managed or deleted.

1. What are Cookies?

"Cookies" are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by your internet browser when you visit an online store.
These files allow the website to "remember" your actions and preferences for a certain period (such as login, language, or items placed in the shopping cart), so that you don't have to reconfigure these options every time you browse between pages.

2. Why do we use Cookies?

We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the online store, improve the browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and display relevant advertising to our users.

The cookies used can be divided into the following categories:

2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These are essential for the website to function correctly. Without these cookies, essential services such as the shopping cart, access to secure areas (login), or payment processing could not be provided.

  • Examples: Cookies that identify the user's session, security cookies that prevent fraudulent access, and cookies that remember the content of the cart while browsing.

  • Management: These cookies do not require consent, as they are indispensable for the provision of the service.

2.2. Analytical and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how users use the website (e.g., most visited pages, time spent, traffic source). This data is used exclusively for statistical purposes and to improve the store's operation.

  • Tool used: Google Analytics.

2.3. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These are used to track user browsing and create an interest profile, allowing more relevant ads to be displayed on other websites or social media.

  • Tool used: Facebook Pixel (Meta Platforms, Inc.).

  • Function: Allows measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and displaying ads for products that the user has viewed or shown interest in.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies from our e-commerce platform, we use trusted third-party services that may also install cookies on the user's device. The main third-party entities are:

  • Google (Analytics): For statistical traffic analysis.

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram): For advertising management and retargeting.

We recommend consulting the privacy policies of these entities for more detailed information on how they process your data.

4. How to manage or delete Cookies

Upon first accessing the website, a notice (banner) is displayed where the user can accept the use of cookies.

Since cookies are stored in the browser, the user can, at any time, configure their browser to refuse new cookies or delete those already installed. However, we warn that by blocking strictly necessary cookies, you may not be able to complete a purchase or access certain features of the store.

To manage or delete cookies, follow your browser's specific instructions:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.

  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.

  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy.

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.

To withdraw previously given consent (e.g., for marketing), the user must clear their browsing history and stored cookies in their browser and reload the page, which will cause the consent banner to be displayed again.

5. Updates

Across Algae reserves the right to change this Cookie Policy at any time, namely to adapt it to legislative changes or the functionalities of the online store.