Cookie Policy
November 2026
Here you can find out which cookies we set, what they are used for, how long they remain, and how you can change your choices at any time.
1What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They remember, for example, what is in your shopping cart or which language you are viewing the shop in.
We always set necessary cookies, otherwise the shop would not work. We only set all other cookies once you have given your consent.
2Necessary
These cookies keep the shop working. They store your shopping cart, your login, and your cookie preferences. Without them, you cannot place an order. We do not need your consent for them.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cart | Contents of the shopping cart | 14 days |
| _shopify_session | Session in the shop and at checkout | Session |
| secure_customer_sig | Login to the customer account | 20 years |
| localization | Language and currency | 1 year |
| _tracking_consent | your cookie selection | 1 year |
3Statistics
These cookies show us which pages are visited and where visitors drop off. We use this to improve the shop. We only set them with your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Recognizing visitors | 1 year |
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Duration of the visit | 30 minutes |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishing visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state | 2 years |
| _hjSessionUser_* | Hotjar | Usage analysis across multiple visits | 1 year |
| _hjSession_* | Hotjar | Usage analysis during the current visit | 30 minutes |
4Marketing
These cookies measure how you came to us and whether an advertisement led to a purchase. We only set them with your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _landing_page | Shopify | first page visited | 14 days |
| _orig_referrer | Shopify | where you came from | 14 days |
| __kla_id | Klaviyo | assignment to newsletter | 2 years |
5Change your selection
You can change your consent at any time or withdraw it completely. You can open the settings via the "Cookie settings" link at the bottom of every page.
A withdrawal takes effect from the point in time at which you declare it. Anything processed up to that point remains unaffected.
6Manage cookies in your browser
Regardless of our settings, you can block or delete cookies in your browser. You can find the setting under Privacy or Security. If you block all cookies, you will no longer be able to place orders in our shop.
You can additionally opt out of Hotjar via hotjar.com, and Google Analytics via the browser add-on at tools.google.com.
7Changes to this policy
If new services are added or existing ones are removed, we update this list. The current version is always available on this page.
You can find out how we generally handle your data in our Privacy Policy.
Questions about cookies
Write to us using the contact form or at shop@tortuga-sense.com. We will get back to you within 24 hours.






