Cookies Policy

Last updated: 15 May 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how Handmade Pasta SRL (“Verdella”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on verdella.food. It complements our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit them. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login state.

We also use similar technologies such as pixels (small invisible images), local storage, and SDK trackers. We refer to all of these collectively as “cookies” in this policy.

2. Categories of cookies we use

A. Strictly necessary cookies (always active)

Required for the website to function. You cannot opt out of these.

  • Shopify session cookies — maintain your cart, login state, checkout process.
  • Security cookies — fraud prevention, CSRF protection.
  • Cookie consent cookie — remembers your cookie preferences.

Legal basis: legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) and necessity for the service you requested.

B. Performance & analytics cookies (consent required)

Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.

  • Google Analytics 4 — pageviews, sessions, conversions, traffic sources. Data retention: 14 months. Google Privacy.
  • Shopify analytics — internal store performance reports.

Legal basis: your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

C. Marketing & advertising cookies (consent required)

Allow us and our partners to show you relevant ads on Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and Google platforms.

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) — tracks conversions from Meta ads, builds custom audiences. Meta Privacy.
  • TikTok Pixel — tracks conversions from TikTok ads. TikTok Privacy.
  • Google Ads — conversion tracking and remarketing.

Legal basis: your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

D. Functional cookies (consent required)

Enable enhanced features such as personalised content and newsletter functionality.

  • Klaviyo — email marketing automation and on-site personalisation. Klaviyo Privacy.
  • Judge.me — review widget, displays customer reviews. Judge.me Privacy.

Legal basis: your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

3. How to manage your cookie preferences

Cookie banner

When you first visit our site, you see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject all non-essential cookies.
  • Customise by category.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.

Browser controls

You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings:

Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site from working correctly.

Opt-out tools

4. Cookie lifespans

Cookies are either session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain for a specified duration). Typical durations on our site:

  • Session cookies: until browser close.
  • Shopify cart cookie: up to 14 days.
  • Google Analytics _ga cookie: 2 years from last interaction.
  • Meta _fbp cookie: 90 days.
  • TikTok _ttp cookie: 13 months.
  • Consent record cookie: 12 months.

5. Cross-border transfers

Some of the cookie providers (Google, Meta, TikTok, Klaviyo) are based outside the EEA. Transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses and, where applicable, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. See our Privacy Policy Section 5 for details.

6. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy as we add or remove tracking technologies. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent change.

7. Contact

Questions about cookies: team@verdella.food