Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 28, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Maecine uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) when you visit or use our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your login status and cart contents.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples on our Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for core functions like signing in, security, and completing checkout. The Platform will not work properly without these. | Session cookie (shopwave_sess), CSRF protection tokens, login/authentication tokens |
| Functional | Remember your preferences and improve convenience across visits. | Shopping cart contents, wishlist, recently viewed items, "remember me" login |
| Performance & analytics | Help us understand how the Platform is used so we can improve it. | Aggregated page-visit and traffic statistics |
| Marketing | Used, where enabled, to measure the performance of promotions and tailor offers such as flash deals and coupons. | Promotion/referral attribution |
Not all categories are necessarily active at all times; some features (such as analytics or marketing tools) may be added or removed as the Platform evolves.
3. How Long Cookies Last
Some cookies are "session cookies," which are deleted when you close your browser. Others are "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period (for example, to keep you signed in or remember your cart) or until you delete them.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third parties we work with to provide services on the Platform, such as payment processors (e.g. Paystack) during checkout. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or alert you when a cookie is set. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies (such as the session cookie) will prevent core features like sign-in, cart, and checkout from working correctly.
To manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings â Privacy and security â Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences â Privacy
- Firefox: Settings â Privacy & Security
- Edge: Settings â Cookies and site permissions
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
7. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at hello@shopwave.com or via our Contact Us page.