Cookies Policy

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COOKIE POLICY

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Effective Date: February 9, 2026

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

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1. INTRODUCTION

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This Cookie Policy explains how Edelweiss Confections LLC 

("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies 

on https://edelweisspastryshop.ch/ (the "Site").

We use cookies to operate our website, analyze traffic, and 

improve user experience. This policy is provided for 

transparency and to help you understand your choices 

regarding cookies.

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2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

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Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, 

smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow 

websites to function properly, remember preferences, and collect 

information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

- Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser

- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they 

  expire or are deleted

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3. HOW WE USE COOKIES

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Edelweiss Confections LLC uses cookies for the following 

purposes:

- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to 

  function properly

- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact 

  with the Site

- Marketing Cookies: Used to measure advertising performance 

  and deliver relevant ads

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4. COOKIES WE USE

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4.1 STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

These cookies are essential to website operation and cannot 

be disabled.

Cookie Name    | Purpose                  | Duration

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PHPSESSID      | Maintains session state  | Session

_csrf          | Security protection      | Session

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4.2 ANALYTICS COOKIES

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the 

Site. Data collected is aggregated and used to improve website 

performance.

Cookie Name    | Provider         | Purpose              | Duration

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_ga            | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users  | 2 years

_gid           | Google Analytics | Tracks interactions  | 24 hours

_gat           | Google Analytics | Limits request rate  | 1 minute

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4.3 MARKETING & ADVERTISING COOKIES

These cookies are set by Meta (Facebook) to measure ad 

effectiveness and deliver relevant advertising.

Cookie Name    | Provider      | Purpose                    | Duration

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_fbp           | Meta Pixel    | Track ad performance       | 90 days

fr             | Meta Facebook | Ad measurement & delivery  | 90 days

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5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

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Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers. 

These third parties may collect information according to 

their own privacy policies.

Relevant third-party policies:

- Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

- Meta: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/

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6. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES

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BROWSER CONTROLS

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:

- Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security

- Safari: Preferences > Privacy

- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

COOKIE BANNER

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner 

with options to:

- Accept all cookies

- Reject non-essential cookies

You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the 

cookie settings at the bottom of any page.

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7. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

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Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. At this 

time, the Site does not respond to DNT signals, as there is 

no industry-standard interpretation of these signals.

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8. RELATIONSHIP TO PRIVACY POLICY

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For more information about how Edelweiss Confections LLC 

collects, uses, and protects personal information, please 

review our Privacy Policy at:

https://edelweisspastryshop.ch/privacy

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9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect 

changes in technology or website functionality. Updates will 

be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

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10. CONTACT INFORMATION

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Edelweiss Confections LLC

5 Alfred St # 103

Biddeford, Maine 04005

United States

Email: info@edelweisspastryshop.ch

Website: https://edelweisspastryshop.ch/

Phone: +1 207 770 9645

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© 2026 Edelweiss Confections LLC. All rights reserved.

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