Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Thunder Pet uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy is provided in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and its principle of openness.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help us recognize your browser and remember certain information about your visit.

How We Use Cookies

Thunder Pet uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., shopping cart, checkout, security). These cannot be disabled.
Performance / Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, bounce rate). We use Shopify's built-in analytics and may use Google Analytics.
Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization (e.g., remembering your language preference, region, or login details).
Advertising / Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These may be set by third-party advertising partners.

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
_shopify.cookies	Core Shopify session and cart functionality	Strictly Necessary	Session / up to 2 years
_shopify_sa_t / _shopify_sa_p	Shopify analytics — referral tracking	Analytics	Session
_shopify_y	Shopify analytics — unique visitor ID	Analytics	1 year
_landing_page	Tracks landing page for analytics	Analytics	30 days
cart	Stores cart contents	Strictly Necessary	2 weeks
_orig_referrer	Tracks original referrer	Analytics	14 days

Note: The above list is representative. Actual cookies may vary based on installed Shopify apps and third-party integrations. Review your Shopify admin → Settings → Customer Privacy for a full cookie inventory.

Consent for Cookies (PIPEDA)

Under PIPEDA's consent principle, we require your meaningful consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our site, our cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages (e.g., Google Analytics, Shopify apps, social media embeds). We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party's privacy policy for more information.

Managing Cookies

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Check your browser's help menu for instructions.
Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, our cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
GPC signal: If you enable Global Privacy Control in your browser, we will honor your preferences automatically.
Opt-out links: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.