Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Pleatwear uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with pleatwear.com.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.

Summary

Cookie Information	Details
Store	Pleatwear
Website	pleatwear.com
Essential Cookies	Used for website functionality, checkout, cart, security, and session management
Functional Cookies	Used to remember preferences and improve usability
Analytics Cookies	Used to understand website performance and visitor behavior
Advertising Cookies	May be used for advertising measurement and relevance where permitted
Consent	Non-essential cookies are subject to applicable consent requirements
Cookie Controls	Available through website controls, browser settings, and applicable privacy tools
Personal Information Sale	We do not sell personal information for monetary payment
Privacy Requests	support@pleatwear.com
Support Hours	Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files or data files that websites may place on your browser, computer, mobile device, or other internet-connected device.

Cookies can help websites:

• Remember your preferences.
• Maintain your shopping cart.
• Keep checkout sessions functioning.
• Improve security.
• Understand how visitors use a website.
• Measure website performance.
• Support advertising and marketing activities where permitted.

Cookies may remain on your device for a single browsing session or for a longer period, depending on their purpose and configuration.

2. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, pleatwear.com may use similar technologies such as:

• Pixels.
• Tags.
• Local storage.
• Session storage.
• Device identifiers.
• Software development technologies.
• Analytics technologies.

For simplicity, this policy generally refers to these technologies together as "cookies."

3. Why We Use Cookies

We may use cookies to support:

• Website operation.
• Shopping cart functionality.
• Checkout.
• Payment-related functionality.
• Security.
• Fraud prevention.
• Customer preferences.
• Website performance.
• Analytics.
• Marketing and advertising where applicable.
• Measurement of advertising effectiveness.

We do not intentionally use cookies for purposes unrelated to the operation, improvement, security, analytics, or lawful marketing of our website and services.

4. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are used where necessary for the website to function correctly.

These cookies may support:

• Shopping cart functionality.
• Checkout.
• Session management.
• Security controls.
• Fraud prevention.
• User authentication where applicable.
• Website navigation.
• Payment-related functionality.
• Load balancing and technical performance.

Because these cookies are necessary to provide requested website functions, they may operate without optional consent where permitted by applicable law.

Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of pleatwear.com from working correctly.

5. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may be used to remember choices or settings that improve your browsing experience.

Examples may include:

• Language preferences.
• Display preferences.
• Saved website settings.
• Previously selected options.
• Customer preferences.

These cookies may make the website easier to use but are not always strictly necessary for basic website operation.

6. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies may help us understand how visitors interact with pleatwear.com.

Information collected may include:

• Pages visited.
• Time spent on pages.
• Navigation patterns.
• Referring websites.
• Device type.
• Browser type.
• General traffic information.
• Website errors.
• Interaction with website features.

We may use this information to:

• Improve website performance.
• Identify technical issues.
• Understand customer behavior.
• Improve navigation.
• Improve product presentation.
• Measure website effectiveness.

Where applicable law requires consent for analytics cookies, they will be used subject to the applicable consent requirements.

7. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Where used and permitted, advertising cookies may help us:

• Measure advertising performance.
• Understand whether advertisements result in website visits or purchases.
• Limit repeated advertisements.
• Provide advertising that may be more relevant.
• Measure marketing campaigns.
• Understand customer interactions with promotional content.

These cookies may involve information about:

• Website visits.
• Product-page interactions.
• Device information.
• Browser activity.
• Advertising interactions.

Where required by applicable law, advertising and marketing cookies will not be activated until the required consent has been obtained.

8. First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by pleatwear.com or on our behalf.

They may be used for:

• Website operation.
• Shopping cart functionality.
• Customer preferences.
• Security.
• Analytics.
• Session management.

9. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed or accessed by third-party service providers that help us operate our website.

These providers may assist with:

• Payment processing.
• Website hosting.
• Analytics.
• Security.
• Fraud prevention.
• Advertising.
• Marketing.
• Customer communications.
• Website performance.

Third-party cookies may be governed by the privacy policies and cookie practices of the applicable provider.

10. Payment and Checkout Cookies

Cookies may be used to support secure checkout and payment processing.

These cookies may help:

• Maintain checkout sessions.
• Verify transactions.
• Prevent payment fraud.
• Remember checkout-related preferences.
• Complete payment authorization.

Payment service providers may also use their own cookies or similar technologies according to their respective privacy policies.

11. Shopping Cart Cookies

Cookies may be used to remember:

• Products added to your cart.
• Product quantities.
• Cart status.
• Session information.

Without these cookies, the shopping cart may not function properly.

12. Security and Fraud Prevention Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to help:

• Detect suspicious activity.
• Protect checkout.
• Prevent unauthorized transactions.
• Prevent automated abuse.
• Identify potentially fraudulent behavior.
• Protect customers and website systems.

Security-related technologies may be considered necessary where they are required to protect the website or complete requested transactions.

13. Cookie Consent

Where applicable law requires consent before non-essential cookies are used, Pleatwear will apply consent mechanisms consistent with those requirements.

Depending on your location, you may be provided with choices such as:

• Accepting cookies.
• Rejecting non-essential cookies.
• Managing cookie categories.
• Updating cookie preferences.

Essential cookies may remain active where they are necessary to operate the website and legally permitted without consent.

14. Managing Cookie Preferences

Where cookie preference controls are available on pleatwear.com, you may use them to review or change your selections.

Depending on the available website functionality, you may be able to control categories such as:

• Functional cookies.
• Analytics cookies.
• Advertising cookies.

Changes may apply from the time your preferences are updated.

15. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• View stored cookies.
• Delete cookies.
• Block all cookies.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Allow cookies only from certain websites.
• Receive a warning before a cookie is stored.

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the operation of pleatwear.com.

16. Mobile Device Controls

Mobile devices may provide additional privacy settings that allow you to control:

• Advertising identifiers.
• Tracking permissions.
• Browser cookies.
• Application permissions.

The specific options available depend on your device, operating system, and browser.

17. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

Session Cookies

Session cookies usually expire when you close your browser.

They may be used for:

• Temporary shopping sessions.
• Checkout.
• Navigation.
• Security.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

They may be used for:

• Preferences.
• Analytics.
• Website performance.
• Advertising where permitted.

The duration of individual cookies depends on their function and provider.

18. Information Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect or associate information such as:

• IP address.
• Device type.
• Browser type.
• Operating system.
• Pages viewed.
• Time and date of visits.
• Referring source.
• Website interactions.
• Session identifiers.
• Cookie identifiers.
• Approximate location derived from technical information.
• Advertising interaction information.

Where this information qualifies as personal information under applicable law, it is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

19. How We Use Cookie Information

Cookie-related information may be used to:

• Operate our website.
• Maintain customer sessions.
• Process shopping cart activity.
• Improve security.
• Detect fraud.
• Analyze website performance.
• Understand customer behavior.
• Improve website usability.
• Measure marketing effectiveness.
• Deliver or measure advertising where legally permitted.

20. Advertising Choices

Depending on applicable law and the technologies used, eligible users may have the right to opt out of certain:

• Targeted advertising.
• Cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Sharing of personal information for advertising purposes.

Where applicable, these choices may be available through:

• Website privacy controls.
• Cookie preference tools.
• Browser-based privacy signals.
• Requests submitted to support@pleatwear.com.

21. Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

Pleatwear does not sell personal information for monetary payment.

Certain privacy laws may define "sale," "sharing," or targeted advertising more broadly.

If the use of a cookie or advertising technology falls within one of these legal definitions, eligible users may exercise the applicable opt-out rights.

For privacy requests, contact: support@pleatwear.com

22. Browser-Based Privacy Signals

Where required by applicable law, we may recognize qualifying browser-based privacy preference signals or opt-out signals.

The treatment of these signals may depend on:

• Applicable law.
• Browser support.
• Website functionality.
• The nature of the signal received.

23. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting.

Because there is no single universally adopted technical standard for all Do Not Track signals, our website may not respond to every form of Do Not Track request.

Where a specific legally recognized privacy signal must be honored, we will process it as required by applicable law.

24. Children and Cookies

Our website is not designed or directed toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly use cookies to intentionally profile children under 13 for advertising purposes.

If you believe information relating to a child has been collected improperly, contact: support@pleatwear.com

25. International Visitors

Pleatwear currently ships products only within the United States.

However, visitors outside the United States may be able to access pleatwear.com.

Cookie requirements may vary by jurisdiction.

Where applicable laws require:

• Consent.
• Opt-out rights.
• Cookie disclosures.
• Preference controls.

we will apply relevant requirements to the extent applicable to our website operations.

26. Third-Party Privacy Practices

Third-party providers that use cookies or similar technologies may have their own:

• Privacy policies.
• Cookie policies.
• Retention periods.
• Data processing practices.
• Opt-out mechanisms.

We encourage users to review the privacy information provided by applicable third-party services.

27. Cookies and Personal Information

Information collected through cookies may be combined with information you provide directly, such as:

• Order information.
• Customer-support information.
• Account information where applicable.
• Shopping activity.

Where combined information identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual, we handle it in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

28. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information collected through website technologies.

However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

For more information regarding our security practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

29. Data Retention

Cookie-related information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose, subject to:

• Operational needs.
• Security requirements.
• Analytics requirements.
• Legal obligations.
• Provider-specific retention settings.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, it may be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of.

30. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

• Website functionality.
• Cookie technologies.
• Service providers.
• Privacy practices.
• Applicable laws.
• Consent requirements.

When changes are made, the updated version will be published on pleatwear.com with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Where required by law, additional notice or renewed consent may be provided for material changes.

31. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read together with other policies available on pleatwear.com, including:

• Privacy Policy.
• Terms of Service.
• Payment Methods.
• Shipping Policy.
• Return & Refund Policy.
• Order Cancellation & Change Policy.

32. Contact Us

For questions regarding cookies, tracking technologies, privacy preferences, or personal information, contact:

• Store: Pleatwear
• Website: pleatwear.com
• Email: support@pleatwear.com
• Address: 105 S Main St 215, West Hartford, CT 06107-2518, United States
• Support Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

When submitting a privacy-related request, please provide enough information for us to understand and process your request without including unnecessary sensitive information.