Cookie Policy

Overview

At The Drizlo Store, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding cookies. This policy complies with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, and the DPDP Rules, 2025.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and analyze how you interact with our website. Cookies are not used to directly identify you, but they may contain information about your browsing activity and device.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

1. Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly and provide the services you have requested.

Examples:

  • Session cookies (to maintain your login status)

  • Security cookies (to prevent fraud and protect data)

  • Load balancing cookies (to ensure website stability)

  • Shopping cart cookies (to remember items in your cart)

  • Payment processing cookies (to facilitate secure transactions)

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or short-term

Your Choice: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. However, you can still delete them manually through your browser settings.

2. Preference/Functionality Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide you with a personalized experience.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies

  • Color scheme or theme preferences

  • Display preferences (layout, font size)

  • Region or location preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

Your Choice: You can opt-out of these cookies, but some website features may not work optimally.

3. Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting data about user behavior, page visits, traffic sources, and user engagement. This helps us improve our website's functionality and user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies

  • Heatmap tracking cookies

  • User journey tracking cookies

  • Performance monitoring cookies

Duration: Up to 2 years

Your Choice: You can opt-out of analytics cookies. Disabling these will not affect website functionality.

4. Advertising/Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies track your browsing activity and interests to display personalized advertisements on our website and other websites you visit. They are used by third-party advertising partners to show you relevant content.

Examples:

  • Google Ads cookies

  • Facebook Pixel cookies

  • Retargeting cookies

  • Interest-based advertising cookies

Duration: Up to 2 years

Your Choice: You can opt-out of advertising cookies. We will not track your behavior for targeted advertising if you decline these cookies.

Important Note: Under the DPDP Act, 2023, we are strictly prohibited from using behavioral monitoring and targeted advertising directed at children (persons under 18 years of age). Children's personal data will not be processed for advertising purposes.

How We Collect Consent

Cookie Consent Banner: When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie consent banner will appear. This banner allows you to:

  • Accept All Cookies — Accept all cookies, including non-essential ones

  • Reject Non-Essential Cookies — Decline analytics and advertising cookies while allowing only essential and preference cookies

  • Customize Cookies — Choose which specific cookie categories you want to accept or reject

No Cookie Walls: We do not use "cookie walls" or prevent you from accessing our website if you decline non-essential cookies. You can access all content and services without accepting any cookies beyond those strictly necessary.

Your Consent is Valid Only If:

  • It is freely given without coercion or pressure

  • It is specific and informed (you know which cookies you're accepting)

  • It is unambiguous (your choice is clear and definite)

  • It is obtained through a clear affirmative action (clicking "Accept" or "Customize")

Third-Party Cookies and Partners

We work with the following third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device:

Analytics Partners:

  • Google Analytics — For website traffic and user behavior analysis

  • Hotjar (if applicable) — For heatmapping and user session recording

Payment Partners:

  • Razorpay / Cashfree — For secure payment processing

  • Payment gateway security partners — For fraud prevention

Marketing Partners:

  • Google Ads — For display advertising

  • Facebook — For social media advertising and retargeting

  • Email marketing platforms — For tracking email engagement

Website Management:

  • Shopify — For e-commerce platform functionality

  • CDN providers — For content delivery optimization

These third parties may collect personal data (such as your IP address, browsing activity, and device information) and have their own privacy policies governing how they process this data. We are not responsible for their data practices, but we ensure they comply with privacy standards similar to ours through contractual agreements.

Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights:

1. Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time. To do so:

  • Click on the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website

  • Use your browser's cookie management settings

  • Clear cookies manually from your device

Once you withdraw consent, we will stop using that category of cookies immediately.

2. Right to Opt-Out of Analytics and Advertising

You can opt-out of analytics and advertising cookies at any time by:

  • Adjusting your cookie preferences through our website

  • Using browser extensions or tools like Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

  • Accessing individual partner opt-out pages (e.g., Google Ads preferences, Facebook Ad Preferences)

3. Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of personal data collected through cookies. To exercise this right:

  • Email us at connect@thedrizlostore.com with the subject "Data Erasure Request"

  • Include details about which data you want deleted

  • We will process your request within 30 days

4. Right to Access

You can request to know what personal data we have collected about you through cookies. To request this information:

  • Email us at connect@thedrizlostore.com with the subject "Data Access Request"

  • We will provide you with a copy of your personal data within 30 days

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome:

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings → Privacy and security

  2. Click "Cookies and other site data"

  3. Click "All cookies and site data"

  4. Search for Drizlo Store and delete

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Click the menu button → Settings → Privacy & Security

  2. Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"

  3. Search for Drizlo Store and delete

Safari (Mac):

  1. Click Safari → Preferences → Privacy

  2. Click "Manage Website Data"

  3. Search for Drizlo Store and click "Remove"

Microsoft Edge:

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings → Privacy, search, and services

  2. Under "Clear browsing data," click "Choose what to clear"

  3. Select "Cookies and other site data" and click "Clear now"

Note: Deleting cookies may affect your website experience, and you may need to re-enter preferences or log in again.

Do Not Track (DNT) Requests

If your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, we will honor this request for non-essential cookies. However, certain essential cookies necessary for website functionality may still be used as they are required for the service you requested.

Cookie Retention Policy

We retain cookies for different periods based on their type:

  • Essential Cookies: Session-based or short-term (24 hours to 1 year)

  • Preference Cookies: Up to 1 year

  • Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years

  • Advertising Cookies: Up to 2 years

After the retention period expires, cookies are automatically deleted from your device. You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Data Security

All personal data collected through cookies is encrypted and stored securely. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Protection of Children

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children (persons under 18 years of age) through cookies. Children's personal data is strictly protected, and we do not use behavioral monitoring or targeted advertising for children under any circumstances, in compliance with the DPDP Act, 2023.

If we discover that we have accidentally collected personal data from a child, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us at connect@thedrizlostore.com.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our cookie practices, or want to exercise any of your rights regarding cookies and personal data:

Email: connect@thedrizlostore.com

Company Name: The Drizlo Store

Response Time: We respond to all inquiries within 5-7 business days.

Links to Related Policies

  • Privacy Policy — Our comprehensive privacy policy explaining how we handle all personal data

  • Terms of Use — General terms and conditions for using our website

  • Refund Policy — Information about returns and refunds

  • Cancellation Policy — Information about order cancellations

  • Shipping Policy — Information about shipping and delivery

This Cookie Policy is effective from 17/Nov/2025 and complies with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, and the DPDP Rules, 2025. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. The most current version of this policy will always be available on our website.