Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 01, 2025.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how IDA ACTIVE ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and tracking technologies on our Shopify-powered website https://www.idaactive.com. This policy complies with:
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UK GDPR & PECR (UK requirements)
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EU ePrivacy Directive
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Google's Policies (for Shopping/Ads compliance)
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Shopify's Data Processing Addendum
By using our store, you consent to cookies as described below. Manage preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings.
2. Types of Cookies Used on Our Shopify Store
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for checkout, security, and core functions.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ab |
Admin login |
2y |
| _secure_session_id |
Checkout security |
24h |
| cart_sig |
Cart functionality |
Session |
| shopify_pay_redirect |
Payment processing |
1h |
🔹 Cannot be disabled – required for Shopify to work.
B. Shopify Analytics & Performance Cookies
Purpose: Track store performance via Shopify Reports and Google Analytics.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _shopify_s |
Visit tracking |
30min |
| _shopify_y |
Last visit |
1y |
| _shopify_sa_p |
Marketing referral |
30min |
| _ga (Google Analytics) |
User distinction |
2y |
🔹 Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-Out
C. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Retargeting via Shopify Audiences, Google Ads, and Meta.
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _shopify_ga |
Shopify Audiences |
Ad targeting |
2y |
| _fbp |
Meta Pixel |
Facebook ads |
3mo |
| NID |
Google Ads |
Shopping campaigns |
6mo |
🔹 Opt-out:
D. Third-Party Cookies (Shopify Apps)
Common apps that set cookies:
3. Google Shopping & Shopify Compliance
To meet Google's requirements, we:
✔ Disclose all Shopify Audiences and Google Ads cookies
✔ Use Google's Consent Mode (for EU/UK users)
✔ Allow opt-out via cookie banner
✔ Link to Shopify's Cookie Policy
4. Managing Cookies on Shopify
A. Via Cookie Banner
Our Shopify-compatible banner (e.g., Cookiebot, iubenda) lets you:
✅ Accept all
🚫 Reject non-essential
⚙️ Customize (e.g., disable analytics)
B. Browser Controls
C. Shopify Admin Settings
We’ve enabled:
5. Policy Updates
We review this policy quarterly. Changes are posted here and notified via:
6. Contact Us
For cookie-related requests:
IDA ACTIVE LIMITED.
57 Sheppard Way, Leicester England LE7 7WG, United Kingdom
hello@idaactive.com
8 AM - 6 PM (Mon - Fri), (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time (London)
