Last updated: June 12, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Swiss Knife Shop ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively, "cookies") when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy at https://swissknifeshop.com/policies/privacy-policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, work more efficiently, and provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Swiss Knife Shop) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

We also use other similar technologies that work the same way as cookies, such as pixels, web beacons, software development kits (SDKs), and local storage. References to "cookies" in this policy include all of these technologies.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.

The specific types of cookies served through our website and the purposes they perform are described below.

3. Categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are required for the operation of the website and cannot be turned off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Examples include Shopify session cookies (_secure_session_id, _shopify_y, _shopify_s, cart, secure_customer_sig), checkout cookies, fraud-prevention cookies, and our cookie-banner consent cookie. Lawful basis: performance of contract / legitimate interest. You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies.

Functional cookies. These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your locale, currency, recently viewed products, wishlist, or log-in state. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Examples include Shopify locale and currency cookies and Okendo review-widget preferences. Lawful basis: consent (where required).

Performance / analytics cookies. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. Examples include Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) and Shopify Analytics. Lawful basis: consent.

Targeted advertising / marketing cookies. These cookies are set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. Examples include Meta Pixel (_fbp, fr), Google Ads (NID, _gcl_au), Google DoubleClick (IDE), Shopify Audiences identifiers, and Pinterest Tag cookies (_pin_unauth). Use of these cookies may be considered a "sale" or "share" of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act. Lawful basis: consent / opt-out.

Social-media cookies. These cookies are set by social-media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building a profile of your interests. Examples include cookies set by Meta, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube embeds. Lawful basis: consent.

A current inventory of all cookies and tracking technologies in use on our site - including cookie name, host, purpose, duration, and category - is maintained by us and is available at https://swissknifeshop.com/pages/cookie-list (or via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer). The inventory is reviewed and refreshed at least quarterly.

4. How can you control cookies?

Cookie banner / preference center. When you first visit our site we display a cookie banner that lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Opting out of sale/sharing and targeted advertising. To opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information collected via advertising cookies, visit our "Your Privacy Choices" page at https://swissknifeshop.com/pages/privacy-choices or click the "Your Privacy Choices" link in our footer.

Global Privacy Control. We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal as an opt-out of sale/sharing for the browser transmitting it. Learn more at https://globalprivacycontrol.org/.

Browser controls. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. The Help function within your browser will tell you how. Note that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other sites you visit.

Mobile advertising controls. On iOS you can limit ad tracking in Settings > Privacy > Tracking. On Android you can opt out of personalized advertising in Settings > Google > Ads.

Advertising-industry opt-outs. You can opt out of many advertising cookies through the Digital Advertising Alliance (http://www.aboutads.info/choices), the Network Advertising Initiative (http://optout.networkadvertising.org/), and the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/).

5. How often will we update this Cookie Policy?

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.

6. Where can you get further information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at heather@swissknifeshop.com or write to us at Swiss Knife Shop, LLC, 10 Northern Blvd, Ste 8, Amherst, NH 03031, United States.