1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Shieldandstow uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.shieldandstow.com.
Brand Name: Shieldandstow
Email: control@shieldandstow.com
Website: www.shieldandstow.com
Country of Registration: Canada
The registered company identified above is responsible for the website’s use of cookies within the scope of its applicable responsibilities.
We apply this Policy in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation and relevant European data protection and electronic communications requirements, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a visitor’s device when they access a website. Similar technologies may store information or access information on a device for related purposes.
Cookies may help a website remember visitor preferences, maintain a shopping session, retain cookie choices and support payment-related functions.
Cookies may be classified as:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website being visited.
- Third-party cookies: Set or managed by an external service in connection with functions provided on the website.
- Session cookies: Generally expire when the browser session ends.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on a device for a defined period or until deleted, depending on their settings.
3. How We Use Cookies
Shieldandstow uses cookies according to their purposes and applicable consent requirements.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies support functions explicitly requested by visitors or required for essential website operations. Depending on the browsing session, they may be used to:
- Maintain the shopping basket and checkout session.
- Remember essential session information.
- Process payment-related steps.
- Retain the visitor’s cookie consent choice.
- Support essential website functions.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent where an applicable legal exemption applies. We do not classify a cookie as strictly necessary merely because it is useful to our business.
3.2 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies may remember choices such as language, region or other website settings.
Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, they will be used only after the visitor has consented through our cookie banner.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies, where used, may help us understand general website usage, such as which pages visitors access and how visitors navigate the website.
These cookies will be used only after the visitor has selected “Accept” on our cookie banner where consent is required.
3.4 Third-Party Payment Cookies
Shieldandstow uses Stripe to process website payments.
Stripe may use cookies or similar technologies in connection with payment processing, checkout functions and the assessment of unusual transaction activity. The specific cookies and their purposes depend on the Stripe services used during a transaction.
Where a Stripe cookie or similar technology is not strictly necessary and requires consent under applicable law, it will not be used before the visitor provides the required consent through our cookie banner.
Where a cookie is strictly necessary for a payment function explicitly requested by the visitor and qualifies for an applicable legal exemption, it may be used without consent to the extent permitted by law.
Stripe processes information in accordance with its applicable privacy information and legal responsibilities. For further details, visitors may consult Stripe’s published Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
4. Cookie Banner and Consent Choices
When visitors access our website, a cookie banner provides information about our use of cookies and allows them to make a choice.
Non-essential cookies will be used only after the visitor clicks “Accept” on our cookie banner where consent is required. Merely visiting the website, browsing its pages or continuing to use the website does not constitute consent to non-essential cookies.
Visitors may choose whether to accept cookies that require consent. Refusing such cookies will not, by itself, prevent access to ordinary website content, although certain optional functions may not be available.
Essential cookies may remain active where their use is permitted without consent under applicable law.
Where available, visitors may review or change their cookie choices through the cookie preference controls on our website. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
We retain cookies only for periods appropriate to their purposes, subject to applicable legal requirements and the settings of the relevant cookie.
The following periods are our intended retention limits for the relevant cookie categories:
| Cookie category | Intended retention period |
|---|---|
| Essential session cookies | Until the relevant browser session ends, unless a shorter period applies |
| Cookie consent preference | Up to 6 months before renewal of the consent choice is requested |
| Website preference cookies | Up to 6 months, where used and consented to where required |
| Analytics cookies | Up to 13 months, where used and consented to where required |
| Third-party payment cookies | According to the relevant provider’s cookie settings and the purpose of the specific cookie |
These periods are retention limits for the categories described above, not a statement that every cookie in each category remains active for the full period. A particular cookie may expire sooner.
Third-party cookies may have their own expiration settings established by the relevant provider. We review the cookies used on our website and limit their retention to what is appropriate for the stated purpose. Where a shorter period is required by applicable law or by a valid consent choice, the shorter period applies.
The retention period of a cookie is separate from the retention period of any personal information held in an order record or other business record.
6. Cookie Management and Browser Settings
Visitors can manage cookies through the preference controls made available on our website and through their browser settings.
Browser settings may allow visitors to delete stored cookies, block certain cookies or receive notifications when cookies are set. Deleting cookies may remove previously stored preferences and may require visitors to make their choices again.
Changing browser settings does not replace the consent controls provided by our website where consent is required.
7. Personal Data and Privacy
Cookies and similar technologies may collect information such as an online identifier, browser details, session information or interactions with website pages. Where such information constitutes personal data, we process it in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
Shieldandstow uses personal information only for purposes permitted by applicable law, including website operation, payment-related functions, retention of consent choices and other disclosed purposes.
Where consent is the applicable legal basis, consent must be freely given, specific, informed and expressed through a clear affirmative action. Visitors may withdraw their consent through the available controls.
For further information about personal information, data use, retention, disclosures and applicable rights, please read our Privacy Policy.
8. Canadian and European Compliance
Shieldandstow is operated from Canada and sells to eligible customers in Europe. Our handling of cookies and related information is governed by the applicable requirements, which may include:
- Canada’s applicable federal and provincial privacy legislation.
- The EU General Data Protection Regulation, where applicable.
- Relevant national laws implementing European rules on cookies and similar technologies.
- The UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, where applicable to visitors in the United Kingdom.
We provide information about cookie purposes, seek consent where required and respect visitors’ available choices in accordance with the applicable rules.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our cookie practices, website functions or applicable legal requirements change.
The revised Policy will be published on www.shieldandstow.com with an updated revision date. Where a change requires renewed consent or further notice under applicable law, we will take the appropriate steps.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: control@shieldandstow.com
We aim to respond to enquiries within 24–48 working hours.