Cookie Policy

Name: Watch Pharaohs
Address: NL

Last updated: 8 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Watch Pharaohs ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (watchpharaohs.com). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We comply with the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), the GDPR, and the guidelines of the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored for a set period).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as shopping cart functionality, secure checkout, and account login. These cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_shopify_session	Maintains your shopping session	Session
_shopify_y	Shopify analytics (anonymous)	1 year
cart	Stores your shopping cart contents	2 weeks

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences (such as language or currency) to provide a more personalised experience. They require your consent.

2.3 Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. We use this data to improve our website. These cookies require your consent.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users (short-term)	24 hours

2.4 Marketing / Tracking Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver targeted advertising relevant to your interests. They are placed by third-party advertising partners. These cookies require your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, such as Google, Meta (Facebook), or payment providers. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not control these third-party cookies.

4. Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.

Under Dutch law and the GDPR, we require your prior, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.

5. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:

Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website
Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Using opt-out tools provided by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out)

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can find guidance on managing cookies for common browsers here:

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page.