Cookie Policy

The Alchemist Sanctuary
Copenhagen, Denmark
Effective Date: 10 July, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Alchemist Sanctuary uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://thealchemistsanctuary.com. It also outlines your choices and rights regarding cookie usage, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive.

By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies under this policy unless you disable them through your browser or the provided consent tools.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, improve site functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content and ads.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the operation of our site. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure checkout, and access to secure areas of the website.

• Example: Shopify cart and checkout functionality

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. Data collected is aggregated and anonymous.

• Example: Shopify’s built-in analytics tools (we do not use Google Analytics)

c. Functionality Cookies

These remember choices you make, such as language or region, to provide a more personalized experience.

• Example: Language and currency preferences via Transtor

d. Marketing & Retargeting Cookies

These cookies are used to show you relevant ads on other platforms or track performance of ad campaigns.

• Example: Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel, Klaviyo (email flows and behavioral tracking)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device. These include:

• Shopify – hosting, checkout, and analytics
• Klaviyo – email marketing automation and user behavior tracking
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) – ad retargeting and campaign performance
• Pinterest – integrated for visual marketing (as configured)

Each provider may have its own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the GDPR, we use cookies based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a)) for non-essential cookies such as analytics and marketing.

For strictly necessary cookies, our legal basis is legitimate interest or contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b) and 6(1)(f)).

6. Cookie Consent

We use Shopify’s built-in cookie banner to request and manage your consent in compliance with GDPR. This banner is active across all relevant EU regions and allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Manage your cookie preferences

You can also adjust cookie settings in your browser.

7. Cookie Duration

Some cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser, while others are persistent and remain on your device for a set period.
For example:

• Shopify session cookies expire after 30 minutes of inactivity
• Klaviyo cookies can last up to 2 years for tracking behavior

8. How to Manage Cookies

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View all cookies on your system
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including the checkout process.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or technology. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Email: support@thealchemistsanctuary.com
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark