Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Vape City USA ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or you delete them. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes, including:
- Enabling essential website functionality
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Keeping you signed in to your account
- Understanding how you use our website
- Analyzing website traffic and performance
- Delivering relevant advertisements
- Improving our products and services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, shopping cart functionality, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to remember recently viewed products or your display preferences.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide other services. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Privacy Policy
- Payment Processors: Payment service providers may set cookies necessary to process transactions securely
- Age Verification Services: Third-party age verification services may set cookies to verify and remember your age verification status
- Advertising Partners: Advertising networks may set cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
5. Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have varying durations:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies from a few days to several years depending on the purpose
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser:
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, including:
- Inability to log in to your account
- Shopping cart not retaining items
- Preferences not being saved
- Need to re-verify your age on each visit
8. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and session storage. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same controls described above.
9. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is being collected, request deletion of your personal information, opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal data), and not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
10. Cookie Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Necessary | Maintains user session | Session |
| form_key | Necessary | CSRF protection | Session |
| mage-cart | Necessary | Stores shopping cart data | Session |
| mage-messages | Necessary | Stores error/success messages | Session |
| recently_viewed_product | Functionality | Tracks recently viewed products | Session |
| section_data_ids | Necessary | Tracks customer data sections | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Note: This table may not be exhaustive. We regularly review and update the cookies used on our website.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: vapecityusa.com