COOKIE POLICY

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how After Dark Fashion Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described below.


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve performance, and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

  • Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)

  • First-party cookies (placed by our website)

  • Third-party cookies (placed by external services we use)


2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function, such as:

  • Enabling the shopping cart

  • Maintaining secure checkout

  • Preventing fraud

  • Saving essential site preferences

These cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic site operation.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on each page

  • Clicks and navigation paths

  • Browser and device information

We use analytics to improve website usability and performance.

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering:

  • Your language or region

  • Items added to cart

  • Saved preferences

  • Login information (if applicable)

d. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us show personalized ads and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns, including:

  • Social media advertising (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest)

  • Google Ads and remarketing

  • Third-party tracking pixels

These cookies may track your behavior across websites.


3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on our site to support:

  • Analytics

  • Advertising

  • Payment processing

  • Social media integration

  • Customer support tools

Third-party cookies follow the privacy policies of the respective providers.


4. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Common options include:

  • Blocking all cookies

  • Allowing only certain types of cookies

  • Deleting existing cookies

  • Receiving notifications when a cookie is placed

However, disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality, including checkout.

To adjust cookie settings, refer to your browser’s support pages (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.).

You may also manage advertising preferences through:

  • Google Ads Preferences

  • Facebook/Instagram Ad Settings

  • TikTok Ad Personalization

  • Your device privacy settings


5. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature.
At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals due to lack of consistent industry standards.


6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as needed to reflect:

  • Changes in technology

  • Legal or regulatory requirements

  • Modifications to our website

Updates will be posted on this page with immediate effect.


7. Contact Information

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how cookies are used, contact us at:

support@afterdarkapparel.com
(Replace with your actual support email)