Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 2025
Store Name: Apitee
Legal Business Entity: Ashton Bartels, Sole Proprietor
Business Address: 5917 Santo Domingo Ct, New Bern, NC 28560, United States
Support Email: support@apitee.com
Website: https://apitee.com
Countries Served: United States, Canada, United Kingdom

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Apitee (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://apitee.com (the “Site”).

This policy complies with:

  • Shopify cookie framework

  • GDPR (EU/EEA) cookie consent requirements

  • UK GDPR

  • ePrivacy Directive

  • CCPA/CPRA transparency requirements

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to browse the Site, you consent to our use of cookies unless you disable cookies through your browser settings or applicable consent tools.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites:

  • Load correctly

  • Remember user preferences

  • Enable store functionality

  • Analyze performance and security

  • Personalize content and marketing

Cookies do not contain sensitive information such as passwords or payment card data.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Operate the cart and checkout system

  • Ensure website security

  • Analyze site traffic and performance

  • Measure marketing effectiveness

  • Personalize user experience

  • Support third-party integrations (Meta Pixel, GA4, Klaviyo)

Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Others are optional and used for analytics or advertising.

4. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Essential & Functional Cookies (Required)

These cookies allow the Shopify store to function properly.

Cookie Name Purpose
_shopify_y Analytics and store performance tracking
_shopify_s Session tracking for store functionality
cart / cart_sig Stores cart contents and verifies cart integrity
secure_customer_sig Enables secure customer login
shopify_pay_redirect Supports Shop Pay checkout redirection

These cookies cannot be disabled because the website cannot function without them.

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Used to analyze:

  • User behavior

  • Store performance

  • Traffic sources

  • Engagement metrics

Provider Function
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Tracks events, sessions, and device analytics
Shopify Analytics Monitors store activity and performance
Klaviyo Tracks email engagement and onsite behavior

Analytics cookies may require consent for EU/UK visitors.

C. Advertising & Retargeting Cookies

Used to:

  • Deliver relevant ads

  • Measure ad campaign effectiveness

  • Build custom or lookalike audiences

Provider Purpose
Meta Pixel Tracks conversions and supports retargeting ads
Google Ads (if enabled) Measures ad engagement

Advertising cookies may require explicit consent under GDPR/UK GDPR.

D. Preference Cookies

These remember user settings such as:

  • Language

  • Currency

  • Past browsing preferences

They improve user experience but are not essential.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by service providers integrated into our store.

Third parties on Apitee include:

  • Shopify

  • Google Analytics 4

  • Meta/Facebook

  • Klaviyo

  • Payment processors (PayPal, Venmo)

These providers may collect data independently under their own privacy policies.

We do not control third-party cookies directly.

6. Cookies Used by Shopify

Because Apitee is hosted on Shopify, Shopify automatically sets cookies to:

  • Enable cart and checkout functionality

  • Verify transactions

  • Prevent fraudulent activity

  • Provide performance analytics

Shopify stores and processes data on secure servers in the United States and Canada.

Shopify Cookie Policy:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through browser settings, including:

  • Block all cookies

  • Block third-party cookies

  • Clear cookies

  • Receive cookie warnings

If cookies are disabled:

  • Some features may stop working

  • Checkout may fail

  • Cart items may not save

  • Performance may degrade

Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

8. GDPR & UK GDPR Cookie Consent

For visitors in the EU/UK:

Cookie consent must be:

  • Freely given

  • Specific

  • Informed

  • Withdrawable at any time

Visitors may:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize preferences

A consent banner may be required depending on region.

9. CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

Under California law:

  • Cookies may be considered “personal information”

  • You may opt out of “sharing” of personal data

  • You may request deletion

  • You may request to know what data is collected

  • Advertising cookies may qualify as “sharing”

California privacy requests may be submitted to:

📧 support@apitee.com

10. Do Not Track Signals

We do not modify our cookie behavior in response to Do Not Track (DNT) signals, as no industry standard exists.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • Changes in Shopify’s cookie framework

  • Updates to privacy laws

  • New site features

  • Additional integrations

Updated versions will include a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:

Apitee
Email: support@apitee.com
Address: 5917 Santo Domingo Ct, New Bern, NC 28560, United States