This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Grown Lab Diamond uses on its website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of essential cookies. For non-essential cookies, we ask for your explicit consent.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter information each time you visit or navigate between pages. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored until their expiry date or until you delete them).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, the shopping cart, and secure checkout. You cannot opt out of these cookies; without them, parts of the website may not work.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the user experience. These cookies are only set with your consent.
Marketing & Personalisation Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver advertising relevant to your interests, including on other websites. They also enable social media features such as sharing and liking. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id |
Session | Maintains your shopping session and cart contents | |
csrf_token |
Session | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | |
cookie_consent |
12 months | Stores your cookie consent preferences | |
_ga |
2 years | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users | |
_gid |
24 hours | Google Analytics: distinguishes users | |
_gat |
1 minute | Google Analytics: throttles request rate | |
_fbp |
90 days | Facebook Pixel: tracks conversions and ad performance | |
_pin_unauth |
12 months | Pinterest: tracks visits for ad attribution | |
cloudinary_session |
Session | Optimises image delivery performance via CDN |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:
- Google Analytics — web traffic and behaviour analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
- Meta (Facebook Pixel) — advertising and conversion tracking (Meta Privacy Policy)
- Stripe / Klarna / PayPal — secure payment processing (their cookies are set only during checkout)
- Cloudinary — image delivery and optimisation (performance cookies)
We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider's privacy policy for more information.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the following methods:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept all cookies, customise your preferences, or reject non-essential cookies. You can revisit these settings at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer.
Browser Settings
You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Instructions for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Behavioural advertising: Your Online Choices (EU)
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or in response to new regulatory requirements. Updates take effect upon publication. If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@astridgold.be.