Introduction
At Bandoun Online, we believe in complete transparency. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
Just like we're transparent about our authentic Korean skincare products, we're transparent about your data and privacy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
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Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., shopping cart, checkout)
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Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
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Marketing Cookies: Used to show you relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
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Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region)
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Keep you signed in to your Bandoun Online account
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Remember your shopping cart items between visits
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Understand your preferences for a personalized experience
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Analyze site traffic to improve our K-beauty product selection
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Show you relevant ads for Korean skincare products you might love
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Ensure website security and prevent fraud
Specific Cookies We Use
Here's a complete list of cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| _shopify_s |
Shopping session |
Session |
Essential |
| _shopify_y |
Customer identification |
1 year |
Essential |
| cart |
Shopping cart |
2 weeks |
Essential |
| secure_customer_sig |
Customer account |
20 years |
Essential |
| _ga |
Google Analytics |
2 years |
Performance |
| _gid |
Google Analytics |
24 hours |
Performance |
| _fbp |
Facebook Pixel |
3 months |
Marketing |
This list may be updated periodically as we add or remove services.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control cookies on our website. Here's how:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies after each session
- Set preferences for specific websites
⚠️ Important Note:
If you disable essential cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. For example, your shopping cart may not save items between visits.
Browser-Specific Instructions
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Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
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Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
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Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
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Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:
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Google Analytics: Helps us understand visitor behavior and improve our site
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Facebook Pixel: Enables us to measure ad effectiveness and show you relevant K-beauty content
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Shopify: Powers our e-commerce platform and handles secure transactions
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information about your privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of our website.