Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be categorized by their origin and duration:

• First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Vendise)
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services embedded in the website (e.g., analytics or payment providers)
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Vendise uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

a) Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Platform to function properly. Without them, certain features such as user authentication and shopping cart functionality would not work. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are necessary for the basic operation of the Platform.

• Authentication session management (AWS Cognito tokens stored in secure HTTP-only cookies)
• Security and CSRF protection
• Shopping cart state maintenance
• Currency preference storage

b) Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

• Currency selection (CAD, USD, EUR) stored in local storage
• Recently viewed products
• Language and display preferences

c) Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics 4 — tracks e-commerce events such as product views, add-to-cart actions, and purchases
• Page visit analytics and session duration
• Performance monitoring and error tracking

d) Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services embedded in the Platform.

• Stripe — fraud detection and secure payment processing
• Social authentication providers (Google, Facebook, Apple) — for social login functionality

The following table details the main cookies used on the Platform:

Note: Cookie names and durations may change as third-party providers update their services. This table represents the cookies in use at the time of the last policy update.

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform:

• Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in and using authenticated features
• Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your use of the Platform but will limit our ability to improve the service
• Disabling third-party cookies may affect payment processing and social login functionality

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit your browser's help or support pages.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive require that we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

• Essential cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the Platform to function
• Analytics and third-party cookies require your explicit consent before they are activated
• You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us at admin@vendise.com

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. At this time, Vendise does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences and opt out of analytics tracking through your browser settings as described in Section 4 above.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Cookie Policy on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: admin@vendise.com
• Company: Vendise Inc.

For more information about our overall data practices, please see our Privacy Policy.