Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how VAHINA LTD trading as Sintimity (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://sintimity.com (“the Site”).

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience and provide information to site owners.

By using our website, you agree to the use of strictly necessary cookies.
Non-essential cookies such as analytics and marketing cookies are only used with your explicit consent.

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Who We Are

This website is operated by: VAHINA LTD trading as Sintimity
Email: contact@sintimity.com

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device, store preferences and analyse how the site is used.

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Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off. They enable:

• secure login
• shopping cart functionality
• checkout process
• fraud prevention
• page navigation

Legal basis: legitimate interest / contractual necessity.

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2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve performance and user experience.

They may collect information such as:

• number of visitors
• pages visited
• traffic sources
• system errors

These cookies are only placed with your consent.

We use analytics services including Google Analytics.

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3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide enhanced and personalised features.

These cookies are placed with your consent.

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4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

They may be set through our Site by advertising partners, including Google Ads.

These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.

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Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our Site, including:

• Shopify (e-commerce platform)
• payment service providers
• email marketing platforms
• analytics services (Google Analytics)
• advertising services (Google Ads)
• social media platforms

These third parties may process your personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Example (Shopify):
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

 

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Third-Party Data Protection

We carefully select all third-party providers and ensure they comply with UK GDPR and applicable data protection regulations.

These providers process personal data only as necessary to deliver their services and are contractually required to maintain confidentiality and security.

 

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Data Protection Standards of Third-Party Providers

These third-party providers implement high-level technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

We regularly review our partners to ensure they maintain strict data protection and security standards.

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Cookie Consent & Management

When you first visit our Site, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject or customise non-essential cookies.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by:

• accessing our cookie preference tool
• adjusting your browser settings
• contacting us at contact@sintimity.com

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal data collected through cookies is secure and protected against unauthorised access.

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Cookie Retention

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods:

• session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• persistent cookies: remain for a defined period (typically between 30 days and 24 months) unless deleted earlier

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Data Protection & Your Rights

Personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

You have the right to withdraw your consent and to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes.

Any updates will be posted on this page.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Email:  contact@sintimity.com

WhatsApp Support: +44 7892 880441

Sintimity is a UK-registered company (Vahina Ltd).

Registered office :
128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom.

Sintimity is an independent online boutique based in the United Kingdom.