Last Updated: December 6, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how AZ Apparel ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at azapparel.com. We want you to understand what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, improve your shopping experience, and analyze website performance.
🍪 Cookie Notice: By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
🔒 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for basic website functionality including secure checkout, cart management, user authentication via Google OAuth and local login, and PostgreSQL session management.
Examples: Shopping cart contents, Express Session tokens, Passport.js authentication, BCrypt security, Stripe payment sessions
Can be disabled: No - these are necessary for the website to function
📊 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience and website performance.
Examples: Google Analytics, page views, bounce rate, traffic sources
Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings or our cookie preferences
🛍️ Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features including Google OAuth authentication, Shippo shipping calculations, and personalized shopping experience.
Examples: Language preferences, recently viewed products, wishlist items, shipping location for Shippo API, authentication preferences
Can be disabled: Yes - but may affect website functionality
🎯 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Track your browsing habits to provide relevant product recommendations and advertisements.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, retargeting pixels, email marketing
Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings or opt-out tools
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| session_id |
Maintains your shopping cart and login session |
Session |
Essential |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - tracks website usage |
2 years |
Analytics |
| stripe_mid |
Stripe payment processing fraud prevention |
1 year |
Essential |
| user_preferences |
Remembers your language and currency settings |
1 year |
Functional |
| recently_viewed |
Tracks recently viewed Moroccan apparel products |
30 days |
Functional |
| _fbp |
Facebook Pixel for marketing and retargeting |
3 months |
Marketing |
4. Third-Party Services
We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Payment Processing
- Stripe: Secure payment processing for your Moroccan apparel purchases
- Purpose: Fraud prevention, secure transactions, payment method storage
- Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
Shipping Services
- Shippo: Calculates shipping rates for US and international orders
- Purpose: Real-time shipping calculations, package tracking
- Privacy Policy: goshippo.com/privacy
Analytics and Marketing
- Google Analytics: Website performance and user behavior analysis
- Facebook Pixel: Social media marketing and audience insights
- Google Ads: Online advertising and conversion tracking
5. Your Cookie Choices
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
Opt-Out Tools
⚠️ Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use our website, including placing orders for authentic Moroccan apparel.
6. Mobile App Tracking
If you use our mobile app (when available), we may also use mobile identifiers and technologies similar to cookies for:
- App functionality and user authentication
- Push notification preferences
- App performance analytics
- Personalized product recommendations
7. International Users
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR cookie consent requirements. For California residents, we follow CCPA guidelines regarding personal information collection through cookies.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We'll notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.
9. Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods based on the cookie type:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Functional cookies: 1 year maximum
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Marketing cookies: 3 months to 1 year
