Cookie Policy
Effective Date: November 11, 2024
Website: teechipnews.com
Operated by: Legal Business Entity: Brendan Tharp
Address: 816 Oldham Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, United States
Support Email: support@teechipnews.com
Support Hours: Mon – Sat / 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
1. Introduction
teechipnews.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to support secure store operations, enable essential functionality, preserve user preferences, and provide aggregated non-personal analytics. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types we use, why they are deployed, and how users can manage or disable them. These disclosures are widely accepted consumer privacy standards, and Shopify platform security practices.
By visiting or purchasing from teechipnews.com, you consent to the use of cookies as described below. Declining or disabling cookies may affect Website features, but it will not prevent you from reading our public policy pages.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow systems to recognize your browser, maintain session continuity, and support secure checkout functions.
Cookies may help with:
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Keeping items in your shopping cart while you browse
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Recognizing returning visitors without identifying sensitive personal attributes
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Supporting fraud and bot protection under Shopify and PayPal authorization networks
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Saving non-sensitive display preferences
Cookies are not software programs, cannot execute code by themselves, and cannot directly access personal files on your device.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We intentionally limit cookie deployment to types necessary to run the Store safely. No cookies used by teechipnews.com attempt to determine sensitive identity attributes (race, religion, biometrics, medical conditions, union membership, political affiliation, etc.).
3.1 Summary Table: Cookie Types & Purpose
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Retention | Third-Party Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session / Essential | Cart, checkout flow, regional shipping zone, security checks | Temporary, cleared when session ends | None outside Shopify/PayPal for payment authorization |
| Security & Integrity | Fraud prevention, bot defense, abusive traffic blocking | Short-lived system rotation | Managed by Shopify infrastructure |
| Preference / Functional | Currency, language, viewport layout preferences | Saved in browser until modified or purged | None used for marketing resale profile inference |
| Analytics / Performance | Aggregated anonymous metrics | 30–90 days typical browser rotation purge | Controlled by Shopify, not tied to personal profile |
4. Cookies Used During Checkout and Fulfillment
| Checkout Event | Cookie Function | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Payment authorization | Verifies session continuity for secure PayPal hand-off | PayPal |
| Fraud screening | Basic IP to region match (temporary) | Shopify + PayPal |
| Cart processing | Preserves shopping cart data | Shopify |
| Tracking link issuance | Parcel scan state only | Courier APIs |
Important: At no point does teechipnews.com store your PayPal login password or full card details. PayPal handles sensitive payment data independently.
5. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us provide:
✔ Reliable shopping sessions
✔ Secure payment authorization
✔ Transparent delivery region validation
✔ Non-intrusive preference saving
✔ Protection against scraping tools, bot traffic, and storefront abuse
✔ Aggregated UX improvement insights
We do not use cookies for:
✖ Selling personal data
✖ Targeted advertising personalization
✖ Building customer resale marketplace profiles
✖ Inferring sensitive personal attributes
6. Cookie Disclosure for International Shipping Context
teechipnews.com supports global shipping, so cookies may assist with:
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Determining the shipping region group
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Maintaining cart continuity
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Ensuring courier tracking visibility
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Supporting fraud screening
Cookies do not guarantee successful delivery.
7. Shipping & Cost Transparency (Cookie Relevance Clarified)
| Data Display Helped by Cookies | What it does |
|---|---|
| Shipping zone group | Region validation |
| Shipping cost flat rate | Checkout stability |
| Currency preference | USD default |
| Tracking page | Courier scan state |
8. Cookies and Customer Rights
To send a support-assisted request, email:
support@teechipnews.com
Subject: “Cookie Inquiry / Privacy”
9. How to Disable or Manage Cookies
| Browser | Path |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Settings > Privacy and security |
| Edge | Settings > Cookies and site permissions |
| Safari | Preferences > Privacy |
| Firefox | Options > Privacy & Security |
⚠ Disabling cookies may affect checkout and cart continuity.
10. Data Shared With Cookies—Clarification
Cookies may log operational metrics only. No sensitive personal data is collected.
11. Cookie Consent Banner & Store Visibility
teechipnews.com may show a cookie banner for transparency. Declining cookies does not restrict policy page access.
12. Cookies and Return Claim Protocols
Cookies do not determine refund eligibility or inspection outcomes.
13. Cookies Used by Shopify & PayPal Integration
Backend cookies are used for hosting, payment security, and abuse prevention.
14. Security Against Bot Attacks, Scrapers & Harmful Scripts
| Abuse Case | Detection System |
|---|---|
| Web scraping | Security cookies |
| Bot traffic | Session integrity |
| Exploit attempts | Shopify firewall |
15. Cookie Misuse Statement
We do not misuse cookies for misleading or resale purposes.
16. Policy Updates
| Update Type | Applies Retroactively? |
|---|---|
| Cookie Policy Revision | ✖ No |
| Security Rotation | ✔ Shopify-managed |
| Browser Cookie Features | ✔ Platform-managed |
17. Contact Information for Cookie and Data Inquiries
| Inquiry Category | Contact |
|---|---|
| Cookie assistance | support@teechipnews.com |
| Policy misuse | support@teechipnews.com |
| Security alerts | support@teechipnews.com |
Support Hours: Mon – Sat / 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Typical Response: 24 – 48 business hours
teechipnews.com
Retail Transparency | Shipping & Checkout Integrity | Privacy Protection | Global Delivery Enabled