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Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Last Updated: March 13, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Dilara Collection Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our“) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at dilaracollection.com. This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. For non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing), we rely on your explicit consent as required by Law N° 058/2021 Relating to the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, storing items in your shopping cart, and helping us understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies may be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them). Cookies may be set by us (“first-party cookies“) or by third-party services that we use (“third-party cookies“).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. Without them, features such as the shopping cart, user authentication, and checkout process would not work. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
woocommerce_cart_hash | Stores a hash of the cart contents to detect changes and maintain cart state | Session | WooCommerce |
woocommerce_items_in_cart | Indicates whether the shopping cart currently contains items (enables cart icon display) | Session | WooCommerce |
wp_woocommerce_session_* | Unique session identifier linking your browsing session to your cart and order data | 48 hours | WooCommerce |
wordpress_logged_in_* | Authenticates logged-in users and maintains login state across page loads | Session / 14 days (if “Remember Me” selected) | WordPress |
wordpress_sec_* | Security authentication cookie used to verify user identity on secure pages | Session | WordPress |
wp-settings-* | Stores user interface customization preferences for logged-in users | 1 year | WordPress |
wp-settings-time-* | Records the time at which wp-settings cookies were set | 1 year | WordPress |
wordpress_test_cookie | Tests whether cookies are enabled in the browser | Session | WordPress |
lscache_vary | LiteSpeed Cache identification cookie — used to serve cached pages correctly based on user state (logged in, cart contents, etc.) | 2 years | LiteSpeed Cache |
_lscache_vary | Variation cookie ensuring correct cache delivery for different user contexts | Session | LiteSpeed Cache |
litespeed_role | Stores user role for cache variation (guest, customer, admin) | Session | LiteSpeed Cache |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features that improve your shopping experience. While not strictly essential, disabling them may reduce the quality of your experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
yith_wcwl_* | Stores your wishlist selections, allowing you to save favorite products for later review | Session / 30 days | YITH Wishlist |
yith_wcwl_session_* | Maintains wishlist session for guest users (not logged in) | Session | YITH Wishlist |
elementor | Stores visitor interaction data for page builder elements (animations, popups viewed) | Session | Elementor |
wp_lang | Stores language preference if multiple languages are available | Session | WordPress |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate between pages. This information helps us improve our website and your shopping experience. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Assigns a randomly generated unique identifier to distinguish individual visitors for analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_ga_* | Maintains session state and tracks page views across the visit | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_gid | Distinguishes users for analytics counting within a 24-hour window | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
_gat | Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics to manage data collection volume | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
_gac_* | Contains campaign-related information for Google Analytics attribution | 90 days | Google Analytics |
Note: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, meaning your full IP address is not stored by Google. We have also configured Google Analytics to not share data with other Google services for advertising purposes.
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. They are set only with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Identifies browsers for advertising delivery and measurement on behalf of Meta/Facebook | 3 months | Meta (Facebook) |
fr | Delivers and measures the relevance of Facebook advertisements | 3 months | Meta (Facebook) |
_fbc | Stores Facebook click identifier when a user arrives via a Facebook advertisement | 2 years | Meta (Facebook) |
2.5 RankMath Analytics
Our SEO plugin (Rank Math) may set cookies to track internal analytics and search performance. These cookies do not track individual users and are used solely for website optimization purposes.
3. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
3.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Choose your preferred cookie setting
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Custom → Cookies
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Website tracking and cookies settings
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Site Settings → Cookies and site data
3.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, which prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your visit.
3.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
- Facebook/Meta: You can manage your ad preferences at Facebook Ad Preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Tool
3.4 Important Note
Please be aware that disabling or deleting essential cookies will impair the functionality of our website. Specifically, you may be unable to:
- Add items to your shopping cart or complete a purchase
- Log in to your account
- Access your wishlist or order history
- Use certain interactive features of the website
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Browser-based storage used by our page builder (Elementor) to store interface preferences
- Session Storage: Temporary browser storage that is cleared when the browser tab is closed
- Pixel Tags / Web Beacons: Tiny transparent images used in emails and on web pages to track engagement and delivery
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, or to comply with changes in applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice through our website.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Dilara Collection Ltd
COOPERATIVE AU 2, AVENUE DU
Kigali, Rwanda
Email: hi@dilaracollection.com
Website: dilaracollection.com
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. For our full terms of service, please see our Terms & Conditions.