Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: December 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
HaPPE Earth uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __clerk_db_jwt | Authentication session | Session |
| cart_session_id | Shopping cart identification | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | User identification | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Session tracking | 1 day |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| locale | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Stores recently viewed products | 30 days |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. We currently do not use marketing cookies, but may introduce them in the future with your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service. Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity: User behaviour analytics. Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Payment processing. Privacy Policy
- Clerk: Authentication services. Privacy Policy
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Accept all cookies
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
4.4 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific analytics services:
5. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
- Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser (e.g., cart contents)
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
HaPPE Earth
Email: enquiries@happeearth.com
Phone: +353 83 315 6300
Location: Ireland
8. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.