Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Hoover UAE ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies when you visit hoover.ae. Our website is powered by Shopify, and both we and Shopify may place cookies on your device. For how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small piece of information downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Cookies let the Site remember your actions and preferences (such as language and region) and help us understand how visitors use the Site.

What cookies do we use and why?

  • Strictly necessary — essential for the Site to work, e.g. keeping your session secure.
  • Functional — remember choices such as language (English/Arabic) and region.
  • Analytics — measure how the Site is used so we can improve it; this data does not personally identify you.
  • Advertising — tailor marketing to your interests and may be shared with advertisers.
  • Social media & content — power social plugins and embedded content (e.g. videos, share buttons).

Cookies placed on our site

As a Shopify site, the following cookies may be placed when you visit.

Necessary for the site to function

Host Name Description/Lifespan
hoover.ae _shopify_essential Core site functionality: session and anti-tampering. 1 year
hoover.ae _shopify_test Checks cookie support in your browser. 1 minute
hoover.ae _tracking_consent Stores your privacy preferences by region. 1 year
hoover.ae storefront_digest Lets the owner preview a password-protected site. 1 year

Analytics

Host Name Description/Lifespan
hoover.ae _landing_page Records the landing page you arrive on. 2 weeks
hoover.ae _orig_referrer Identifies where visitors come from. 2 weeks
hoover.ae _shopify_analytics Analytics data for the site. 1 year
hoover.ae _shopify_s Identifies a browser session (30-min rolling). 30 minutes
hoover.ae _shopify_y Shopify analytics. 1 year
hoover.ae _ga Google Analytics: distinguishes unique visitors. 2 years
hoover.ae _ga_<container> Google Analytics 4: maintains session state. 2 years

Advertising

Host Name Description/Lifespan
hoover.ae _shopify_marketing Marketing data for the site. 1 year
hoover.ae _gcl_au Google Ads (Conversion Linker): stores ad-click information for conversion measurement. 3 months
hoover.ae _gcl_aw Google Ads: stores ad-click information for conversion tracking. 3 months
hoover.ae _gcl_gs Google Ads: supports conversion measurement. Session

Third-party cookies

We also use pixels and tags from third parties that may set their own cookies. These may include: