Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 18, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how AlienCell ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services in the European Union and European Economic Area ("EU/EEA").This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical insights.
We also use similar technologies, including:

● Pixels (tracking pixels)
● Tags and scripts
● Local storage and session storage

Cookies may be classified as:

● Session Cookies: deleted when you close your browser

● Persistent Cookies: stored for a defined period

3. Legal Basis

Our use of cookies complies with :
● The Privacy Directive (2002/58/EC)
● The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679
Our use of cookies complies with :
● Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent
● All other cookies are used only after obtaining your explicit consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:
● Strictly Necessary Cookies
● Analytics Cookies
● Functional Cookies
● Marketing Cookies

● Usability / Optimization Cookies

5. Cookie Details

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_secure_session_id Shopify Maintains secure session state Session
_shopify_cart Shopify Stores shopping cart information Session
_shopify_country Shopify Determines user region Session
_shopify_m Shopify Manages privacy preferences 1 year
_shopify_tm Shopify Manages session tracking 30 minutes
_shopify_tw Shopify Stores user interaction 2 weeks
storefront_digest Shopify Authentication token Session
cart_currency Shopify Stores currency preference 2 weeks

5.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand website usage.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes users 2 years
ga* Google Analytics Stores session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Identifies sessions 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Controls request rate 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Measures ad campaign performance 3 months

5.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
localization Shopify Stores language/region 1 year
_shopify_lang Shopify Remembers language Session
recently_viewed Shopify Tracks viewed products 30 days

5.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used for advertising and tracking.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Ad tracking 90 days
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Ad attribution 90 days
fr Meta (Facebook) Ad delivery 90 days
_tt_enable_cookie TikTok Tracks interaction 1 year
_ttp TikTok Measures campaign performance 13 months
_uetsid Bing Tracks sessions 1 day
_uetvid Bing Tracks repeat visits 16 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Ad targeting 1 year

5.5 Usability / Optimization Cookies
These cookies improve user experience.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_clck Microsoft Clarity Stores user ID 1 year
_clsk Microsoft Clarity Stores session behavior 1 day

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party providers (such as Shopify, Google, Meta, TikTok, Microsoft) to place cookies on your device.
Some of these providers may process personal data outside the EU/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards, including:
● Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
● Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

7. Cookie Retention

Cookies may be stored for different periods:
● Session Cookies: deleted when you close your browser
● Persistent Cookies: stored for a defined period (from 24 hours up to 2 years)

We ensure retention is limited to what is necessary.

8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
● Accept all cookies
● Reject non-essential cookies

● Customize preferences by category

9. Browser Controls

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Children

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please use our website only with parental consent.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.