Last updated: October 16, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Vicky First ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website hosted on Shopify (www.vickyfirst.com).
As an ethical, slow-fashion brand dedicated to limited-edition t-shirt releases, we value transparency and respect your online privacy. This policy outlines what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep items in your shopping cart, improve site performance, and provide a tailored user experience.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our store operates properly and securely.
- Remember items in your shopping cart and user preferences across browsing sessions.
- Understand how visitors navigate our store to improve design and collection launches.
- Analyze store performance, site speed, and conversion metrics.
- Provide relevant and non-intrusive marketing communications (if you opt-in).
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Because our store is built on Shopify, we utilize cookies categorized as follows:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core store features, such as maintaining your shopping bag, processing checkout, and securing user sessions. Without these, the store cannot operate as intended.
B. Functional & Performance Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as your preferred currency, language, or region) to provide an enhanced and personalized experience.
C. Analytics & Reporting Cookies
We use analytical cookies (including Shopify Analytics and Google Analytics) to gather insights into how visitors interact with our store such as which limited-edition collections or pages are visited most frequently. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver customized advertisements relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
5. Specific Shopify Cookies Used on Our Site
Below is a overview of standard cookies set by the Shopify platform on our store:
_shopify_s | Purpose: Shopify analytics tracking | Duration: 30 minutes | Type: Analytics
_shopify_y | Purpose: Shopify analytics tracking | Duration: 1 year | Type: Analytics
_s | Purpose: Shopify session analytics | Duration: 30 minutes | Type: Analytics
_shopify_sa_p | Purpose: Shopify marketing analytics | Duration: 30 minutes | Type: Marketing
_shopify_sa_t | Purpose: Shopify marketing analytics | Duration: 30 minutes | Type: Marketing
cart | Purpose: Stores cart contents | Duration: 2 weeks | Type: Essential
cart_sig | Purpose: Secures cart integrity and checkout | Duration: 2 weeks | Type: Essential
checkout_token | Purpose: Remembers checkout status | Duration: 1 year | Type: Essential
secure_customer_sig | Purpose: Authenticates customer login | Duration: 20 years | Type: Essential
(Note: Third-party services integrated into our site, such as payment gateways, email marketing tools, or social media pixels, may set additional cookies.)
6. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have the right to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences:
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can set your cookie preferences via our banner.
- Browser Settings: You can modify your web browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact your ability to place orders or navigate our store properly.
- Chrome Cookie Settings
- Safari Cookie Settings
- Firefox Cookie Settings
- Edge Cookie Settings
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy periodically to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: hello@vickyfirst.com
- Brand Name: Vicky First