1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit. They are widely used to make sites work correctly, remember your settings and give site owners information about how the site is used. Cookies may be “first-party” (set by us, icelandicsportshop.com) or “third-party” (set by another service we use, e.g. analytics). This policy explains what cookies we use on icelandicsportshop.com and how you can control them.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to (1) make the website work properly, (2) remember your choices (e.g. whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies) and (3) understand how visitors use our site (e.g. which pages are viewed, in aggregate) so we can improve it. We do not use cookies to track you across other websites or to show you targeted ads based on your browsing.
3. Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. Without them, basic features (such as loading pages, security or remembering that you are logged in) would not work. They do not collect information for marketing. You cannot turn them off if you want to use the site; they are usually deleted when you close your browser (session cookies) or after a short time.
Examples: session ID, security tokens, load balancing. Duration: session or short term.
Functional cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the site (e.g. your cookie consent so we don’t show the banner again). They make your experience smoother. They are not strictly required for the site to work but improve how it behaves for you.
Examples: cookie consent (whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies). Duration: usually up to 1 year, depending on the cookie.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g. how many visits, which pages are most viewed, whether they came from a search engine or a link). Data is aggregated and anonymous: we do not use it to identify you personally. We may use third-party analytics (such as Vercel Analytics) which sets its own cookies. Analytics helps us improve the site and fix issues.
Examples: page views, referrer, device type, country (at country level). Duration: often up to 26 months for analytics cookies, depending on the provider.
4. How long do cookies last?
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period (e.g. 1 year for cookie consent, or up to 26 months for some analytics cookies) until they expire or you delete them. When we mention specific durations in this policy they are indicative; exact expiry may depend on the cookie or provider.
5. How to manage or disable cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Our cookie banner. When you first visit we may ask you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics and functional). Your choice is stored so we don’t ask again on later visits (unless you clear cookies or use another device/browser).
- Browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. You’ll usually find this under “Settings”, “Privacy” or “Cookies”. Blocking all cookies may mean some parts of our site (or other sites) don’t work correctly. Blocking only third-party cookies often still allows the site to work while limiting tracking by other services.
- Device settings. On mobile devices you can often limit tracking in privacy or ad settings.
If you previously accepted cookies and change your mind, clear cookies for our site in your browser and visit again; we will show the banner so you can make a new choice.
6. Third-party cookies
In addition to cookies we set ourselves, third-party services we use (such as analytics or hosting) may set their own cookies. For example, if we use Vercel Analytics, that provider may set cookies to count visits and analyse usage. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies. We choose providers we consider transparent and compliant with applicable privacy law. For how we handle data in general, see our privacy policy.
7. Updates to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time (e.g. if we add new cookies or change how we use them). The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. We encourage you to check this page occasionally. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy where the law allows.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to exercise your privacy rights:
K.C. NTOMATA LIMITED
Stylianou Lena, 24 Christiana Court, Flat/Office 202, Strovolos, Nicosia 2019, Cyprus
Email: info@icelandicsportshop.com