1. What cookies and browser storage are
Cookies are small values stored by a browser and returned to a website with later requests. Similar browser technologies include local storage, session storage, IndexedDB and cached application files. ALLAN STORES uses these technologies only where needed to operate the storefront, secure sessions, remember choices or perform analytics that you have allowed.
2. Cookie and storage inventory
| Category | Purpose | Typical duration | Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security and CSRF | Protects forms, sign-in and state-changing requests against forgery and abuse. | Session or limited security period | Necessary |
| Customer session | Keeps a verified customer signed in and separates customer access from staff access. | Session or configured sign-in period | Necessary when signed in |
| Guest cart | Associates your browser with a server-side cart without exposing cart contents in the cookie. | Until cart expiry or removal | Necessary when using the cart |
| Preferences and consent | Remembers choices such as your analytics decision so the website does not repeatedly ask. | Until cleared or replaced | Controlled by you |
| Offline application storage | Caches public application files and approved non-sensitive state for reliable loading. Private account and payment responses are not intentionally cached for public reuse. | Until refreshed, expired or cleared | Managed through browser/site-data controls |
Exact technical names may differ between environments and security updates. Their purpose remains limited by this policy and our Privacy Policy.
3. Analytics consent
Optional first-party shopping analytics remain off until you make an affirmative choice. If you allow them, we may record limited events such as a page view, search, cart action or checkout step using an opaque or hashed session identifier. The analytics design excludes raw payment credentials and is not intended to store your full IP address or browser fingerprint.
Your choice is stored in your browser under the consent preference allan-stores.analytics-consent.v1. Clearing site data removes that saved choice and the website may ask again.
4. Third-party services
A payment, Meta, WhatsApp or other third-party page may set its own cookies after you choose to visit or use that service. Those technologies are controlled by the third party and covered by its policy. External advertising pixels are not enabled by default; if such a service is introduced, it must be disclosed and appropriately consent-gated before use.
5. Your choices
You can:
- accept or decline optional analytics when the consent notice is displayed;
- clear this site’s cookies, local storage and cached data through your browser settings;
- block cookies globally or for this site; and
- use private-browsing controls where available.
Blocking necessary cookies may prevent carts, checkout, sign-in or secure forms from working. Declining optional analytics does not prevent ordinary shopping or account use.
6. Changes and contact
We update this policy when storage technology or enabled providers materially change.
For cookie or privacy questions, email info@allanstores.com.