1. Cookies vs. Browser Local Storage
It is important to understand the technical distinction between cookies and browser local storage:
- Browser Local Storage (localStorage): Modern web platforms use local storage to hold application data directly on your device. Unlike cookies, data stored in local storage is never automatically transmitted across the network with every HTTP web request. Inspiredio uses browser local storage exclusively for essential user experience functions, including saving your selected fragrances in your shopping bag and preserving your wishlist.
- Cookies: Small text files placed in your browser to maintain functional session states.
2. How Inspiredio Uses Web Storage
Inspiredio operates with a privacy-first standard. We do not deploy third-party advertising tracking cookies or ad networks. Storage mechanisms are limited to:
A. Essential Browser Local Storage (Mandatory)
- Shopping Bag Persistence (
inspiredio_cart): Preserves the fragrances, quantities, and pairs you have added to your bag so they remain available as you navigate between pages or return to complete checkout. - Wishlist Functionality (
inspiredio_wishlist): Remembers the fragrances you have flagged to explore later during your visit.
B. Strictly Necessary Session State
Temporary functional session markers ensuring smooth page transitions, drawer interactions, and form submissions during your active visit.
C. Third-Party Analytics & Advertising Cookies
The website does not currently use third-party analytics tracking cookies or behavioral advertising cookies.
3. Third-Party Integrations
Certain interactive elements on our website rely on trusted third-party providers:
- Interactive Location Maps: The Google Maps embed on our Contact page may place functional cookies to render geographic showroom locations and directions.
- Payment Gateways: When completing a purchase through supported electronic payment gateways, the payment provider may utilize temporary fraud-detection and session cookies necessary to verify the transaction securely.
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies in Your Browser
You have full control over cookies and local storage through your web browser settings. You can choose to block, limit, or delete stored data at any time:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies → Clear browsing data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences / Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Because Inspiredio relies on browser local storage to maintain your shopping bag and wishlist, disabling or blocking web storage may prevent you from adding fragrances to your bag or completing checkout.
5. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
6. Questions & Contact
If you have any questions about how Inspiredio uses cookies or browser storage, please reach out to our team:
Cookie & Technical Support
Our team is available to assist you with any technical questions.