COOKIE POLICY - 

Last Updated: September 9, 2025

Company Information:

• Company Name: NoCap Pay Limited 
• Address: 50 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
• Website: https://ummashield.com/
• Email: contact@ummashield.com

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how Umma Shield ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://ummashield.com/ (the "Website").

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

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Definition

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 and to provide information to website owners.

How Cookies Work

• Storage: Cookies are stored in your web browser
• Information: They contain information about your visit and preferences
• Recognition: They help websites recognize your device on return visits
• Functionality: They enable various website features and services

Types of Cookies by Duration

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Types of Cookies by Purpose

• Strictly Necessary: Essential for website functionality
• Performance: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional: Remember your preferences and settings
• Targeting: Used for advertising and marketing purposes

3. COOKIES WE USE

Shopify Platform Cookies

As our website is powered by Shopify, several cookies are automatically set:

Essential Shopify Cookies:

• _shopify_visit - Tracks customer visits for analytics (30 minutes)
• _shopify_uniq - Identifies unique visitors for analytics (1 year)
• cart - Associates shopping cart with customer (2 weeks)
• cart_sig - Ensures cart contents haven't been tampered with (2 weeks)
• cart_ts - Tracks time of cart creation (2 weeks)
• checkout_token - Stores checkout session information (3 weeks)
• secret - Ensures secure checkout process (1 hour)
• secure_customer_sig - Validates customer login (20 years)
• storefront_digest - Ensures secure customer login (2 years)

Functional Cookies

Account and Preferences:

• customer_id - Remembers logged-in customers (2 years)
• customer_email - Pre-fills email for returning customers (2 years)
• wishlist - Saves wishlist items (30 days)
• recently_viewed - Shows recently viewed products (30 days)
• currency - Remembers currency preference (1 year)
• language - Remembers language preference (1 year)

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics (if implemented):

• _ga - Distinguishes unique users (2 years)
• _gid - Distinguishes unique users (24 hours)
• _gat - Throttles request rate (1 minute)
• _ga_XXXXXXXXXX - Maintains session state (2 years)

Shopify Analytics:

• _landing_page - Tracks original landing page (2 weeks)
• _orig_referrer - Tracks original referrer (2 weeks)
• _s - Session tracking for analytics (30 minutes)
• _shopify_s - Shopify analytics session (30 minutes)
• _shopify_sa_p - Analytics relating to marketing (30 minutes)
• _shopify_sa_t - Analytics relating to marketing (30 minutes)
• _shopify_y - Analytics year tracking (1 year)
• _y - Analytics year tracking (1 year)

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Facebook Pixel (if implemented):

• _fbp - Facebook browser pixel (3 months)
• _fbc - Facebook click ID (2 years)

Google Ads (if implemented):

• _gcl_au - Google Ads conversion tracking (90 days)

Email Marketing:

• _tracking_consent - Tracks marketing consent preferences (1 year)
• newsletter_signup - Remembers newsletter subscription status (1 year)

Third-Party Cookies

Payment Processors:

• Payment providers (PayPal, Stripe) may set their own cookies during checkout
• These cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies

Social Media:

• Social media platforms may set cookies through embedded content or sharing buttons
• These cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies

Customer Service:

• Live chat or help desk tools may set cookies for functionality
• Session cookies for chat continuity

4. WHY WE USE COOKIES

Essential Website Functions

• Shopping Cart: Maintain items in your cart across pages
• Checkout Process: Enable secure payment processing
• Account Login: Keep you logged in to your account
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Website Performance: Ensure website loads properly

Enhanced User Experience

• Personalization: Remember your preferences and settings
• Language/Currency: Display content in your preferred format
• Recent Items: Show recently viewed products
• Wishlist: Save items for future purchase
• Recommendations: Suggest relevant products

Analytics and Improvements

• Website Performance: Monitor how our website performs
• User Behavior: Understand how visitors use our site
• Popular Content: Identify most popular products and pages
• Error Tracking: Identify and fix website issues
• Optimization: Improve website functionality and user experience

Marketing and Advertising

• Targeted Ads: Show relevant advertisements on other websites
• Campaign Tracking: Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Retargeting: Re-engage visitors who didn't make a purchase
• Social Media: Enable sharing and social media integration
• Email Marketing: Track email campaign effectiveness

5. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings:

Google Chrome:

1. Click "More" (three dots) > Settings
2. Advanced > Privacy and security > Cookies
3. Choose your preferred settings

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click Menu > Options
2. Privacy & Security
3. Cookies and Site Data section

Safari:

1. Safari menu > Preferences
2. Privacy tab
3. Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge:

1. Settings > Privacy, search, and services
2. Clear browsing data
3. Cookies and other site data

Cookie Management Options

• Block All Cookies: Prevent all cookies from being stored
• Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete Existing Cookies: Remove cookies already stored
• Receive Notifications: Get alerts when cookies are being set

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, you may experience:

• Inability to add items to shopping cart
• Difficulty maintaining login sessions
• Loss of personalized preferences
• Reduced website functionality
• Problems during checkout process

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality.

6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIE CONTROLS

Google Analytics Opt-Out

• Install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Social Media Cookie Controls

Facebook:

• Visit: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
• Manage ad preferences in Facebook settings

Google Ads:

• Visit: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Turn off ad personalization

Industry Opt-Out Tools

• Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info/
• Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
• Your Online Choices: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

7. MOBILE DEVICE COOKIES

Mobile Browser Cookies

Mobile browsers handle cookies similarly to desktop browsers:

• Check your mobile browser's privacy settings
• Clear cookies through browser settings
• Some mobile browsers offer "Do Not Track" options

Mobile App Identifiers

If we develop a mobile app, it may use:

• Device IDs: Unique identifiers for your device
• Advertising IDs: For personalized advertising
• Location Data: If you grant permission

8. CONSENT AND LEGAL BASIS

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest for business improvement
• Marketing Cookies: Consent (where required by law)
• Functional Cookies: Legitimate interest for user experience

Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time by:

• Adjusting browser settings
• Using opt-out tools provided
• Contacting us directly
• Clearing existing cookies

9. UPDATES TO COOKIE POLICY

Policy Changes

• We may update this Cookie Policy periodically
• Changes become effective immediately upon posting
• Significant changes will be communicated via website notice
• Check this page regularly for updates

Notification of Changes

• Email notifications for material changes (if subscribed)
• Website banner notifications
• Updated "Last Updated" date at top of policy

10. INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some cookies may result in data being transferred to countries outside of Hong Kong:

• Shopify: Data may be processed in various countries where Shopify operates
• Google: Analytics data may be processed globally
• Social Media: Data may be processed according to platform policies

Regional Compliance

We comply with applicable cookie laws including:

• EU GDPR: Consent requirements for non-essential cookies
• ePrivacy Directive: Cookie consent requirements
• Local Laws: Hong Kong and other applicable jurisdictions

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

Cookie-Related Inquiries

For questions about our use of cookies:

Umma Shield Cookie Support

• Email: contact@ummashield.com
• Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
• Address: 50 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
• Response Time: Within 48 hours

What to Include in Cookie Inquiries

• Specific questions about cookie usage
• Requests for cookie deletion
• Technical issues related to cookies
• Concerns about cookie tracking

12. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Cookie-Related Issues

If you experience technical problems related to cookies:

• Clear your browser cache and cookies
• Try using a different browser
• Disable browser extensions temporarily
• Contact our technical support team

Browser Compatibility

Our website and cookies are designed to work with:

• Chrome (latest 2 versions)
• Firefox (latest 2 versions)
• Safari (latest 2 versions)
• Edge (latest 2 versions)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Cookie Policy is designed to provide transparency about our cookie usage and help you make informed decisions about your privacy. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Last Review Date: This Cookie Policy was last reviewed on [Date] and will be reviewed annually or when significant changes are made to our cookie usage.