This Cookie Policy explains how Original BTC (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (including originalbtc.com). It describes what each category of cookie does, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device on subsequent visits and remember your preferences, such as language or login details. “Similar technologies” include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and fingerprinting methods that collect information about your use of our services.
Legal framework
EU/UK: Consent required for non-essential cookies under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive (Recital 30). TTDSG § 25 requires explicit consent for storing/reading information on user devices. [1]
US: Under California’s CCPA/CPRA, cookies used for advertising constitute “sharing,” and you have the right to opt out via GPC signals or website links.
Canada: PIPEDA requires consent for the collection of personal information, with implied consent for strictly necessary cookies and express consent for others.
Cookie categories and purposes
We use the following categories of cookies:
Essential
- Purpose: Necessary for website operation (e.g. login, shopping cart, security).
- Examples: session_id, off_session_cart
- Consent required? No (strictly necessary)
Analytics
- Purpose: Understand how you use our site to improve performance (Google Analytics 4, Shopify Reports).
- Examples: _ga, _gid
- Consent required? Yes
Preferences:
- Purpose: Remember preferences such as language, region, and personalization settings.
- Examples: locale, currency
- Consent required: Yes
Marketing
Purpose: Track visits, conversion, and deliver targeted advertising (Google Ads, Meta Pixel, Pinterest Tag, Bing UET).
Examples: IDE, _fbp, _gcl_au
Consent required: Yes
Note: We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data (e.g. health, race).
Third‑party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that provide functionality or analytics. These include:
Google Analytics 4 for site analytics (GDPR: Consent; TTDSG § 25).
Google Ads for conversion tracking and remarketing.
Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram Pixel & Conversions API) for ad performance.
Pinterest Tag and Bing UET for audience creation and ad measurement.
Vimeo to display and play videos on the website.
Shopify Audiences for lookalike targeting using hashed order data.
Mailchimp for email marketing analytics.
Managing your cookie preferences
On your first visit, you will see a cookie consent banner (powered by our Cookie Management Platform). You can:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Customize your preferences by category.
You can change or withdraw consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" belowe to adjust your settings.