Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 11, 2026

Welcome to Hower Commerce. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It also explains the choices available to you regarding cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you disable them through your browser or cookie preference settings.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit, making your browsing experience more efficient and personalized.

Cookies allow websites to remember preferences such as your language, shopping cart contents, login status, and other settings so you do not have to re-enter them every time you visit.

Cookies do not usually contain information that directly identifies you, but they may be linked to personal information that we collect through other means.

2. Why We Use Cookies

Hower Commerce uses cookies to improve the functionality, security, and performance of our website.

Cookies help us:

  • Keep our website running properly.

  • Remember products added to your shopping cart.

  • Save your account login session.

  • Remember your language and regional preferences.

  • Improve website speed and performance.

  • Understand how visitors use our website.

  • Analyze customer behavior.

  • Personalize your shopping experience.

  • Display relevant product recommendations.

  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

  • Prevent fraudulent activity.

  • Improve website security.

Our goal is to make your shopping experience faster, easier, and more enjoyable.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of our website.

These cookies enable core functions such as:

  • Secure login

  • Shopping cart functionality

  • Checkout process

  • Account authentication

  • Website security

  • Fraud prevention

  • Page navigation

Without these cookies, many website features would not function correctly.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

These cookies may collect anonymous information about:

  • Most visited pages

  • Time spent on pages

  • Navigation patterns

  • Website loading speed

  • Errors encountered

  • Device performance

The information collected is used only to improve website performance and customer experience.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

These may include:

  • Preferred language

  • Currency selection

  • Region settings

  • Recently viewed products

  • Saved shopping cart

  • User preferences

These cookies make future visits more convenient.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us better understand customer behavior.

We may use analytics tools to measure:

  • Visitor numbers

  • Traffic sources

  • Product popularity

  • Customer journeys

  • Search activity

  • Device usage

  • Geographic regions

  • Conversion rates

This information helps us improve our products, website design, and services.

Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies help display advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.

These cookies may be used to:

  • Display personalized advertisements.

  • Measure advertising performance.

  • Limit repeated advertisements.

  • Support remarketing campaigns.

  • Track advertising conversions.

Advertising cookies may be placed by us or trusted advertising partners.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be provided by trusted third-party service providers.

These may include:

  • Payment providers

  • Shipping providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Marketing platforms

  • Customer support tools

  • Social media integrations

Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies governing how they process information.

We encourage you to review their policies if you interact with their services through our website.

5. Shopify Cookies

Because Hower Commerce is powered by Shopify, certain cookies are automatically placed to support essential store functions.

These cookies help with:

  • Secure checkout

  • Shopping cart management

  • Customer login

  • Fraud prevention

  • Store performance

  • Payment processing

  • Order management

Some Shopify cookies remain active only during your browsing session, while others may remain on your device for a limited period to improve future visits.

6. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

Cookies may remain on your device for different lengths of time depending on their purpose.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser.

They are used for:

  • Shopping cart functions

  • Secure login

  • Temporary website settings

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually.

They may remember:

  • Login preferences

  • Language selection

  • Shopping preferences

  • Website settings

  • Marketing preferences

The lifespan of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on your device.

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies.

  • Delete cookies.

  • Block all cookies.

  • Block third-party cookies.

  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

  • Automatically clear cookies when closing the browser.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Features such as account login, shopping cart storage, and checkout may not work properly if essential cookies are blocked.

8. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner or consent tool, depending on your location and applicable laws.

You may choose to:

  • Accept all cookies.

  • Reject non-essential cookies (where available).

  • Customize your cookie preferences.

Your preferences may be stored so that you do not need to make the same selection on every visit.

9. How Cookies Improve Your Shopping Experience

Cookies help us provide a better shopping experience by:

  • Remembering items in your shopping cart.

  • Saving your account session.

  • Displaying products based on your interests.

  • Speeding up page loading.

  • Reducing repetitive actions.

  • Providing personalized recommendations.

  • Improving website usability.

  • Helping us identify technical issues quickly.

Without cookies, many of these features would not function as intended.

10. Security and Fraud Prevention

Certain cookies are used to help protect both our customers and our business.

These cookies assist in:

  • Detecting suspicious activity.

  • Preventing unauthorized account access.

  • Reducing payment fraud.

  • Maintaining secure checkout sessions.

  • Identifying unusual website behavior.

These security measures contribute to a safer shopping environment for everyone.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature.

Currently, there is no universal standard for responding to DNT signals. As a result, our website may not respond differently when a DNT signal is received.

If industry standards change, we may update this policy accordingly.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in technology.

  • Changes in legal requirements.

  • Updates to our services.

  • Improvements to website functionality.

  • Changes in our business operations.

When changes are made, the "Effective Date" at the top of this page will be updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact us through the information provided on our Contact Us page.

We are committed to addressing your questions and helping you understand how your information is handled.

Final Statement

At Hower Commerce, we use cookies responsibly to enhance your shopping experience, improve website performance, maintain security, and provide personalized services. We respect your privacy and are committed to giving you clear information about how cookies are used and how you can control your preferences.

Thank you for choosing Hower Commerce and for placing your trust in us.