COOKIE POLICY
COOKIE POLICY — MALGVEN
Last updated: April 20, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Commerce MALGVEN ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on malgven.ca (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which is available on the Site.
By continuing to browse or use our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where required by law (in particular for users in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Quebec), your consent will be collected before any non-essential cookies are placed on your device.
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1. WHAT IS A COOKIE?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you use the Site.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or malware. They do not give us access to your device or any information beyond what you have chosen to share with us.
Similar technologies — such as pixels, web beacons, and session identifiers — may also be used and are subject to this Cookie Policy.
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2. WHO PLACES COOKIES ON OUR SITE?
Two categories of parties may place cookies on your device when you visit malgven.ca:
First-party cookies: Placed directly by Commerce MALGVEN to operate the Site.
Third-party cookies: Placed by external service providers we use to operate our Site, including Shopify, Google, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and others. Commerce MALGVEN does not control the cookies placed by these third parties. Each provider is solely responsible for its own cookies and tracking practices. We encourage you to consult their respective privacy and cookie policies.
- Shopify: www.shopify.com/legal/cookies
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram): www.facebook.com/policies/cookies
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3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 – Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They cannot be disabled, as the Site cannot operate without them.
They are used for:
- Managing your shopping cart and checkout session
- Maintaining your login session if you have an account
- Ensuring the security of your browsing session
- Remembering items added to your cart
These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and do not require your consent.
3.2 – Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site by collecting anonymous statistical data. They allow us to improve the performance and user experience of the Site.
They are used for:
- Measuring page views, traffic sources, and time spent on the Site
- Identifying which pages and products are most visited
- Detecting technical errors and improving Site performance
Providers may include: Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics.
These cookies require your consent.
3.3 – Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to display advertisements relevant to your interests, both on our Site and on external platforms, and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
They are used for:
- Showing personalised advertisements on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google
- Retargeting visitors who have viewed our products
- Measuring conversions and campaign performance
Providers may include: Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads.
These cookies require your consent.
3.4 – Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
They are used for:
- Remembering your preferred language or currency
- Keeping track of your browsing preferences
These cookies may require your consent depending on applicable law.
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4. COOKIE DURATION
Cookies may be:
Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a defined period after your visit, depending on their purpose:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Session or up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Advertising cookies: Up to 2 years
- Functional cookies: Up to 1 year
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5. YOUR CONSENT AND CHOICES
5.1 – Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit malgven.ca, a cookie consent banner will be displayed allowing you to accept, refuse, or customise your cookie preferences. Only strictly necessary cookies will be placed before you have given your consent.
You may change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our Site.
5.2 – Browser Settings
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or selected cookies
- Block cookies from all or specific websites
- Be notified when a cookie is being placed
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, including your ability to complete a purchase.
Guidance on managing cookies by browser:
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies
- Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
5.3 – Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Advertising
You may opt out of personalised advertising from third-party providers through the following tools:
- Google: adssettings.google.com
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram): facebook.com/adpreferences
These opt-out tools are operated by the relevant third parties. Commerce MALGVEN has no control over them and cannot guarantee their availability or effectiveness.
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6. COOKIES AND PERSONAL DATA
Some cookies may collect data that constitutes personal information (such as your IP address or browsing history). Where this is the case, such data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available on the Site.
Commerce MALGVEN does not sell personal data collected via cookies to any third party.
For users in the European Union and the United Kingdom, personal data collected via cookies is processed on the legal bases of consent (for non-essential cookies) and legitimate interest (for strictly necessary cookies), in accordance with the GDPR and UK GDPR respectively.
For users in Quebec, the use of cookies is governed by the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (Law 25), which requires that users be informed and that consent be obtained for any non-essential data collection.
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7. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable regulations, or our services. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed of any changes.
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8. CONTACT
For any questions regarding our use of cookies:
Commerce MALGVEN
Quebec Enterprise Number (NEQ): 1178940681
Address: 236-410 rue Saint-Nicolas, Montréal, Quebec H2Y 2P5, Canada
Email: contact@malgven.ca
Website: malgven.ca
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This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the applicable federal laws of Canada, without prejudice to the mandatory rights of users in their country of residence.