Cookie Policy
✅ COOKIE POLICY — Original-DogTags
Last updated: 21 October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Original-DogTags (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on (“The Site”).
By using the Site, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner. Essential cookies are always active.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help the Site function correctly and allow us to understand how visitors use it.
Cookies may be:
- Essential (necessary) – required for the website to work
- Functional – improves experience but not required
- Analytics/Performance – helps us understand traffic and usage
- Advertising/Marketing – used to display personalised ads (only with consent)
2. Types of cookies we use
A. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are required for:
- Shopping cart and checkout
- Website security
- Basic site functions
- Account login
You cannot disable these through our cookie banner.
B. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
Used to understand how visitors use the Site.
Examples:
- Google Analytics
- Traffic statistics
- Page performance
- Error reporting
These cookies run only if you click “Accept” on the cookie banner.
C. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)
Used to enhance your browsing experience.
Examples:
- Saving language or region preferences
- Remembering items in your wishlist
- Improving website speed and layout
D. Advertising / Marketing Cookies (Consent Required)
Used to personalise ads and measure campaign performance.
Examples:
- Google Ads
- Facebook Pixel / Meta Pixel
- Retargeting tools
We only use these cookies if you give explicit consent.
3. What cookies we may set
Below is an example list (may vary depending on your integrations):
| Type | Example Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | OCSESSID |
OpenCart session cookie (required for checkout) |
| Essential | language, currency |
Saves your selected language and currency |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid |
Google Analytics identifiers |
| Marketing | _fbp |
Facebook/Meta Pixel for ads |
A full list is available in your browser’s settings.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services to us, such as:
- Google Analytics
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Meta/Facebook
- Cloudflare
These providers may process data outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
5. How you can manage cookies
→ Using our cookie banner
- Accept all
- Reject all (non-essential)
- Change preferences
→ Changing your browser settings
You can block or delete cookies through your browser tools:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
Blocking essential cookies may cause the Site to stop functioning properly.
6. Legal basis for cookies
Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive (Irish ePrivacy Regulations):
- Essential cookies = allowed without consent
- All other cookies = require your explicit consent
Your consent is logged to demonstrate compliance.
7. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date.
8. Contact us
For any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at:
sales@original-dogtags.com