Cookies

At Gigi Tools, we believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies on our website.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

To provide a world-class international shopping experience, Gigi Tools relies on cookies. We use them for the following essential purposes:

  • Currency & Localization: To automatically detect your location and display our products in your local currency.
  • Shopping Cart Functionality: To remember the items you have added to your cart as you navigate different pages.
  • Authentication: To keep you logged into your account during your session.
  • Security: To protect our website and your transactions from fraudulent activity and cyber threats.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential (Necessary) Cookies

These are required for the operation of our website. Without these, you would not be able to add items to your basket, switch currencies, or check out securely. The site will not function properly if these are disabled.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use these to understand how visitors interact with our store. This helps us track page load speeds, identify broken links, and see which categories (like Barber Shears or Nail Nippers) are most popular so we can improve the user experience.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to help us deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns on social media and search engines.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we work with trusted third-party service providers to help us analyze site traffic and run our global store effectively:

  • Security Layers: To protect against bot attacks and ensure fast global loading.
  • Analytics Providers: To gather data on site usage.
  • Payment Processors: To ensure your encrypted payment session remains secure.

5. Managing Your Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

  • Cookie Consent Banner: Upon your first visit, a banner appears allowing you to acknowledge our use of cookies.
  • Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject essential cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website will be severely restricted (e.g., you may be unable to complete a purchase).

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”