Cookies and Data Use by Bihari
Last updated: May 2025
Unless otherwise defined below, capitalized terms used in this document have the meanings given in our [Terms of Use].
Use of Cookies
To ensure proper functionality and enhance your experience, our website uses cookies—small data files stored on your device when visiting our site. These cookies help recognize your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, improve user experience, and personalize content, including advertisements where applicable.
This website may employ both cookies and tracking technologies, depending on the services offered. These tools help us collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, geographic location, referral links, and general browsing behavior across the site. They do not directly collect personally identifiable information (PII). However, if you voluntarily provide PII (e.g., by signing up), cookies may be linked to that information to improve your experience and allow user verification.
You can control your cookie preferences, including opting out. However, disabling cookies may result in limited access to certain website features, such as logging in, posting comments, or completing purchases.
For general information about managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org, or consult your browser’s help section.
Types of Cookies Used
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Session Cookies: Temporary cookies erased when you close your browser. Used for functions like shopping cart management and session validation.
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First-Party Cookies: Set by our website to enhance the experience within our domain.
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Third-Party Cookies: Placed by external services (e.g., analytics providers, social media platforms). These may collect anonymized data such as visit frequency, user interaction, or referrals.
Web Analytics
Our site uses analytics tools that rely on cookies to measure site usage and improve performance. These cookies track whether a user has visited before, how often they return, and which parts of the site they interact with most.
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized—no personal identities are revealed. This helps us optimize site layout, improve content, and tailor services to users’ interests.
Social Media Integration
To enable easy sharing of content, our website may embed components or use APIs provided by platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). These services may set their own cookies and have their own privacy policies and API usage rules, which we comply with.
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Refer to their privacy policies:
Site Statistics
This site may disclose anonymized aggregate statistics (e.g., number of visitors or purchases). We may partner with independent measurement companies using cookies and embedded code to track metrics such as:
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Pages visited
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Duration on pages
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Navigation paths
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Browser screen resolutions
This information helps us understand user behavior and improve our services. For inquiries about how this data is collected, contact us at: [email protected]
Cookie Settings and Opt-Out
All modern browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. You can:
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Accept or reject all cookies
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Accept certain types
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Be notified when a site wants to store cookies
You can usually find these settings in your browser’s Settings, Options, or Preferences menu.
Payment Provider: PayPal
Payments are processed via PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., located at 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg. During a transaction, we do not access or store your financial data.
See PayPal’s privacy policy: PayPal Privacy Policy
Shopping Platform: Big Cartel
When you shop, Big Cartel collects shipping and order information.
See their privacy policy: Big Cartel Privacy Policy
Data Security
We do not allow users to upload any files or images to our website.
All transactions and communications are protected by SSL encryption, as handled by Big Cartel. More info here: Big Cartel SSL Security
Newsletter via Mailchimp
We use Mailchimp (mailchimp.com) for email newsletter subscriptions. By subscribing, you consent to receive periodic updates about Bihari and our products. We use a double opt-in process: you must confirm your subscription via an email confirmation link.
Data stored includes your:
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Email address
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IP address
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Subscription timestamp
This data is not shared with third parties except for Mailchimp, which handles the technical distribution of the emails.
Mailchimp’s privacy policy: Mailchimp Privacy Policy
Our newsletters may contain tracking pixels to identify open rates and clicked links. This allows us to tailor future communications to your preferences. If you unsubscribe, both the mailing and tracking will be discontinued.
To unsubscribe, click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter, or contact us directly.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data rights, please contact:
[email protected]