- Introduction & Brand Ownership
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on www.shoevessel.com, based in Singapore and serving customers across Europe.
This Policy applies directly to www.shoevessel.com to ensure full transparency regarding how user data and browsing preferences are handled when visiting our website.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, improve browsing experiences, and provide operational reporting information to website operators. - Explicit User Consent & Cookie Banner
In compliance with European privacy regulations (GDPR and ePrivacy Directive) and the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), we operate a clear consent model regarding non-essential cookies.
Interactive Cookie Banner: Upon your first visit to www.shoevessel.com, an interactive Cookie Banner is presented.
Consent Requirement: Non-essential cookies (such as performance, analytics, or preference cookies) are deactivated by default. We will only store and access non-essential cookies on your device if you explicitly grant permission by clicking the “Accept” button on our Cookie Banner.
Managing Preferences: You may change, adjust, or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or by clearing your browser cache.
- Categories of Cookies Used & Retention Periods
We categorise the cookies used on www.shoevessel.com according to their purpose and lifecycle. Retention periods comply with statutory data minimisation rules under European and Singaporean legislation:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
Purpose: These cookies are indispensable for the website to function properly, enabling core features such as navigation, shopping cart functionality, and checkout completion.
Retention Period: Session-based cookies expire automatically when you close your browser session. Persistent necessary cookies are retained for up to 30 days.
B. Functional & Preference Cookies (Non-Essential)
Purpose: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or regional settings) to provide a tailored browsing experience.
Retention Period: Retained on your device for up to 12 months from the date of acceptance, after which consent must be renewed.
C. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Non-Essential)
Purpose: Used only with your explicit consent to gather aggregated information on how visitors interact with our site pages, allowing us to maintain platform reliability.
Retention Period: Retained for up to 12 months before automatic expiration.
- Third-Party Cookies (Stripe Processing)
To facilitate smooth transactions and support online checkout operations, we integrate trusted third-party service elements:
Stripe Payment Processing Cookies: Necessary third-party cookies present during the checkout process are handled directly by our payment service provider, Stripe. These essential operational cookies assist in transaction verification, session continuity, and automated fraud risk evaluation during payment submission.
Stripe manages data collected through these necessary cookies in accordance with international financial security standards (PCI-DSS) and applicable privacy regulations.
- How to Control and Delete Cookies
In addition to our Cookie Banner, most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings directly through their preference panels. You can:
Refuse all or specific types of cookies.
Delete existing cookies from your browser history.
Set notifications to alert you when a website attempts to place a cookie on your device.
Please note that restricting strictly necessary cookies may impact website functionality and checkout availability.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or data privacy practices, please reach out to us:
Email: plastic@shoevessel.com
Tel: +65 6543 0234
Address: 514 Chai Chee Lane, #02-06, Singapore 469029
