Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 13, 2026

Welcome to The Caroline Lane Collective ("CLC," "we," "our," or "us"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit shoptheclc.com.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve your shopping experience, and provide insights into how visitors use a website.

Cookies generally do not contain information that directly identifies you, but they may be linked to information you voluntarily provide to us.

Why We Use Cookies

The Caroline Lane Collective uses cookies to:

Operate our online store
Process purchases securely
Remember your shopping cart
Save your preferences for future visits
Improve website performance
Analyze visitor activity
Personalize your shopping experience
Measure advertising performance
Help protect against fraud and unauthorized activity

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They help with:

Secure checkout
Shopping cart functionality
Website navigation
Fraud prevention
Account login (if applicable)
Order processing

Without these cookies, portions of our website may not function correctly.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as:

Pages visited
Products viewed
Time spent on pages
Navigation paths
Website performance
Error reporting

This information helps us improve our website and customer experience.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to provide a more personalized experience, including:

Saved shopping cart
Returning visitor preferences
Device recognition
Other website settings

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

They may be used to:

Display personalized advertisements
Measure advertising performance
Track visits from social media
Analyze campaign effectiveness
Limit repeated advertisements

Third-Party Services

To operate our business, we use trusted third-party services that may place cookies or similar technologies on your device.

These may include:

Shopify

Our website is hosted by Shopify. Shopify uses cookies necessary for:

Shopping cart functionality
Secure checkout
Fraud prevention
Customer login
Store performance
Analytics

Learn more at: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies

Meta (Facebook & Instagram)

We may use Meta technologies, including the Meta Pixel, to:

Measure advertising performance
Understand website traffic
Improve future advertisements
Create audiences for advertising campaigns

If you visit our Facebook or Instagram pages or interact with our advertisements, Meta may also use cookies according to its own privacy policies.

Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

Google Analytics (if enabled)

If used, Google Analytics helps us understand website traffic and visitor behavior through anonymous usage data.

Learn more at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Payment Providers

Our payment processors may use cookies to:

Secure transactions
Prevent fraud
Process payments

We do not store your full credit or debit card information.

Marketplace Platforms

The Caroline Lane Collective also sells merchandise through third-party marketplaces, including:

Whatnot
Poshmark
Mercari
Depop
Vinted

Purchases made through these platforms are governed by each platform's own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies before using their services.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

View cookies
Delete cookies
Block cookies
Receive notifications before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to:

Add items to your cart
Complete purchases
Save preferences
Access certain website features

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Because there is currently no consistent industry standard for responding to these signals, our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track requests.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, or legal requirements.

Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

The Caroline Lane Collective

Website: shoptheclc.com

Email: shoptheclc@gmail.com