Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how visitors interact with the site.

Similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage may also be used. In this policy, we refer to all such technologies as “cookies”.

2. Who Uses Cookies on This Website?

This website is operated by ALHO Photo Ltd., registered in England and Wales.

Cookies may be set by us directly or by third-party service providers such as Shopify, payment processors, analytics providers, and marketing platforms.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and checkout processes. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

• Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through the site. This allows us to improve functionality and user experience.

• Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences, and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

• Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may track browsing behaviour across different websites.

4. Shopify & Third-Party Services

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. Shopify uses cookies to ensure the secure operation of the store, enable checkout functionality, and prevent fraud.

Additional third-party services integrated into our website (such as payment providers, shipping services, or analytics tools) may also set cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including checkout and account features.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Where required by law, we rely on your consent for the use of non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. The most current version will always be available on this page.