Transparency & Storage
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: September 2026 • Explaining our use of essential cookies and client storage on The Trail Tales.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, protect user accounts, and provide secure e-commerce capabilities.
2. Our Approach: Essential-Only Storage
At The Trail Tales, we believe in privacy by design. We do not use third-party marketing trackers, behavioral advertising cookies, or cross-site tracking pixels (such as Meta Pixel or third-party ad networks).
We strictly utilize Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies and client-side localStorage items required for website security, cart persistence, and core site functionality.
3. Cookies & LocalStorage Used on Our Website
| Cookie / Key | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Essential Cookie | Session / 31 Days | Maintains your shopping bag items, checkout state, and secure login session. |
| csrf_token | Security Cookie | Session | Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks when submitting forms. |
| remember_token | Essential Cookie | Persistent | Allows registered customers to stay securely logged in across visits. |
| theme | LocalStorage | Persistent | Remembers your display preference (Light Mode or Dark Mode). |
| cookie_consent | LocalStorage | Persistent | Records that you have acknowledged our privacy and cookie notice banner. |
4. Third-Party Integrations
- Razorpay: When initiating an online payment, Razorpay's checkout script is loaded to securely tokenize payment card / UPI data in compliance with RBI regulations and PCI-DSS standards.
- Google Fonts: We link to Google Fonts to render our signature luxury typefaces (Cormorant Garamond and Jost). Google Fonts does not set or track cookies.
5. How to Control or Disable Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings menu. You can configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies; however, please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from adding items to your cart, signing in, or completing a checkout.
6. Questions & Support
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or technical storage, contact us at [email protected] or call +91 7030055102.