Last updated: May 7, 20263 min read
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files saved on your device when you visit a website. They let the site remember things between page loads or visits — like that you're signed in, what's in your cart, or what theme you prefer.
We also use other browser-storage mechanisms with the same practical purpose — localStorage and sessionStorage — and we treat them as cookies for the purposes of this policy. Some “cookies” below are technically localStorage entries.
The four categories we use
- Necessary. The site can't work without these. Sign-in tokens, cart contents, security IDs. Always on. You can't disable these and still use the site.
- Functional. Comfort features that don't identify you — like remembering your delivery pincode or your theme preference. You can disable these.
- Analytics. Anonymous statistics that help us understand how the site is being used (page views, traffic sources, bounce rate). Includes Google Analytics 4 and our own first-party event log.
- Marketing. Used by Meta (Facebook / Instagram) and similar platforms to measure how our ads are performing and to show you more relevant ads on those platforms. Off until you opt in.
The full list
Necessary
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Third party |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Keeps you signed in. | Until sign-out (or 30 days idle) | Supabase Auth |
| guest_cart_v1 | Stores your cart contents while you shop without an account. | Until cleared (LocalStorage) | — |
| mik_anon_id | Anonymous ID used to keep cart and session continuity across pages. | 13 months | — |
| mik_session_id | Identifies your current visit for cart and checkout flows. | 30 minutes of inactivity | — |
| mik_cookie_consent_v1 | Records your cookie-banner choices so we don't ask again. | 12 months | — |
Functional
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Third party |
|---|---|---|---|
| madenkorea-theme | Remembers your colour-scheme preference. | Until cleared (LocalStorage) | — |
Analytics
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Third party |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Anonymous usage statistics — page views, traffic sources, bounce rate. | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 |
| events table (first-party) | Our own event log — page views, add-to-cart, purchases. | Server-side row, kept 24 months | — |
Marketing
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Third party |
|---|---|---|---|
| fbp / fbc | Used by Meta (Facebook/Instagram) to measure ad performance and attribute conversions. | 90 days | Meta Platforms |
Managing your preferences
When you first visit the site you'll see a banner with Accept all, Only necessary, and Customize options. Only necessary keeps the cookies the site needs to function (sign-in, cart, security) and turns the rest off — the site keeps working normally either way. You can change your choice any time by clicking the button below or the “Manage cookies” link in the footer. Your decision is stored locally; if you sign in, we sync your analytics preference to your profile so it follows you across devices.
You can also clear cookies through your browser's privacy settings. Doing so will sign you out and reset the banner.
Read the full Privacy Policy for the broader picture of how we handle your data.