Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 14, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy outlines the practices Khanal Foods Inc ("we," "us," or "our") employs regarding the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Website www.dogseechew.com (collectively, the "Website"). We are committed to transparency in our digital operations and providing you with clear information about how we collect, use, and manage data to enhance your experience.

We utilize cookies to facilitate Website functionality, analyze traffic patterns, and, where appropriate, deliver personalized content and advertisements. By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge our use of these technologies in accordance with this policy and your selected preferences. We respect your privacy rights and provide mechanisms to manage your settings, ensuring you remain in control of your data.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to Website owners, for example about how visitors use the website.

Cookies can be "session" cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They can also be first‑party cookies, set by the website you are visiting, or third‑party cookies, set by other domains (for example, analytics or advertising providers).

3. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We group the cookies we use on the Website into the following categories:

• • • • • • Required (strictly necessary) cookies
          • Analytics cookies
          • Marketing cookies

Depending on your location, you may be able to manage your cookie preferences through a cookie banner or settings center on our Website. Non‑essential cookies will only be used after you provide consent, and you can withdraw that consent at any time via the same mechanism.

4. REQUIRED COOKIES

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting your privacy preferences, adding items to your cart, or checking out.

Purposes

• • • • • • Shopping cart functionality (remembering items you add to your cart and keeping them there as you navigate the Website).
          • Secure checkout and order processing.
          • Login and session management, including maintaining your session as you navigate different pages.
          • Fraud prevention and security monitoring.
          • Basic Website functionality and load balancing.

Tools We Use

• • • • • • Shopify core platform cookies (e.g., cart and storefront operation).
          • Checkout and session cookies used by Shopify to operate the checkout flow.
          • Security and authentication cookies used to protect accounts and transactions.

Examples of Required Cookies

The following are examples of cookies that may be used for required purposes on our Website (the specific names may vary depending on your theme, apps, and Shopify configuration):

• • • • • • _shopify_cart – used to manage your shopping cart and keep track of items you add.
          • _secure_session_id – used to maintain a secure browsing session and support login/checkout flows.
          • cart – stores cart information to ensure items remain in your cart as you browse.
          • checkout – supports the checkout process and order completion.
          • localization – stores your region or language preference to display the store in the correct currency or locale.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the Website and store to function, they do not require your consent under many privacy laws; however, you can block them in your browser, which may cause parts of the Website not to work properly.

5. ANALYTICS COOKIES

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can measure performance and improve the user experience. These cookies collect information such as how often you visit, which pages you go to, and how you arrived at the Website, usually in aggregated form.

We only use analytics cookies where permitted by law and, where required, after you have given your consent via our cookie banner.

Purposes

• • • • • • Visitor analytics and statistics (e.g., number of visitors, sessions, and page views).
          • Traffic measurement, including referral sources and campaigns.
          • Conversion tracking and funnel analysis.
          • Website performance analysis, including pages that load slowly or cause errors.
          • User behavior insights, such as navigation patterns and frequently viewed content.

Tools We Use

• • • • • • Google Analytics – used to collect information about how visitors use our Website and compile reports to help us improve it.
          • Shopify built‑in analytics – first‑party analytics provided by Shopify to understand store performance and customer interactions.

Examples of Analytics Cookies

• • • • • • _ga – used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users and track visits across sessions.
          • _gid – used by Google Analytics to distinguish users over a 24‑hour period.
          • _gat (or variants such as _gat_UA‑) – used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates and limit data collection on high‑traffic Websites.
          • _shopify_y – a Shopify analytics cookie used as a persistent identifier to analyze visitor behavior over time.
          • _shopify_s – a Shopify session analytics cookie used to track sessions and performance metrics.

Where required, these cookies will not be set until you have accepted analytics cookies in the cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time through the cookie settings on our Website or by modifying your browser settings.

6. MARKETING COOKIES

Marketing cookies (sometimes called advertising or targeting cookies) are used to deliver and measure advertising, build audiences, and understand how effective our marketing campaigns are. They may be set by us or by our advertising partners and can be used to show you relevant ads on other websites or platforms, as well as to limit how often you see an ad.

We will only use marketing cookies where permitted by law and, where required, after you have given your explicit consent via our cookie banner or settings.

Purposes

• • • • • • Retargeting and remarketing ads to visitors who have previously interacted with our Website.
          • Advertising attribution, including measuring clicks, conversions, and campaign performance.
          • Audience creation and segmentation for advertising campaigns.
          • Conversion tracking across advertising platforms (e.g., Google and Meta).
          • Personalized advertising based on your interactions with our Website and ads.

Tools We Use

• • • • • • Google Ads – for online advertising, remarketing, and conversion tracking.
          • Meta Platforms (Meta Pixel / Facebook Pixel) – for advertising, retargeting, and conversion attribution on Facebook, Instagram, and related services.

Examples of Marketing Cookies

• • • • • • _gcl_au – used by Google Ads to store and track conversions and to measure ad performance.
          • _fbp – a Meta Pixel cookie used to identify browsers and deliver ads, attribute conversions, and build remarketing audiences.
          • fr – a Meta cookie used to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads on Meta platforms and to control ad frequency.

You can disable marketing cookies via our cookie banner or settings where available, or by using the opt‑out tools provided by advertising platforms (for example, Google Ads settings and Meta's ad preferences).

7. PERSONALIZATION COOKIES

Personalization cookies store details about your actions and preferences to personalize your next visit to the Website. We only use personalization cookies where permitted by law and, where required, after you have given your consent via our cookie banner or settings.

Purposes

• • • • • • Retaining your preference signals to help tailor and improve your experience on future visits to our Website.
            

Tools We Use

• • • • • • Shopify – Captures and manages preference consent singnals across the storefront.

Examples of Personalization Cookies

• • • • • • We are currently in the process of implementing personalization features on our Website. At this time, no personalization cookies are actively set. As these features are introduced, this section will be updated with specific cookie names, purposes, and details.Where required, personalization cookies will not be set until you have provided your consent via our cookie banner. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie settings on our Website.

8. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

You have several options for managing cookies:

• • • • • • Cookie banner or settings: Where available on our Website, you can accept or reject analytics and marketing cookies, or change your preferences at any time. Required cookies cannot be disabled via these tools because they are essential for the Website to function.
          • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. If you do this, some features of the Website may not function correctly, particularly required cookies such as those used for cart and checkout.
          • Third‑party tools: You may also use industry opt‑out tools (such as those offered by Google or Meta) to control how certain third parties use your data for advertising.

For more information on managing cookies, you can refer to your browser's help documentation or visit general guides on cookie management provided by browser vendors or privacy organizations.

9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in our business, or legal and regulatory requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date above and, where required by law, notify you or request your consent again for substantial changes.