Cookie Policy

**By A Needle's Head** *Last updated: June 2026*

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### What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, to improve performance, and to provide information to website owners.

### How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to: - Keep our store functioning correctly (essential cookies) - Understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve it (analytics cookies — only with your consent)

We do **not** use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites.

### Cookie Consent

When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will appear. You can choose to: - **Accept** analytics cookies — all cookies will be set - **Reject** analytics cookies — only essential cookies will be set

You can change your preferences at any time using the **"Cookie Settings"** link in the footer of our website.

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### Our Cookies

#### Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for our store to work. They cannot be switched off because without them core features like authentication and security would not function. No consent is required to set these cookies.

| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose | |---|---|---|---| | `__session` | By A Needle's Head (Payload CMS) | Session | Maintains your login session and authentication state | | `payload-token` | By A Needle's Head (Payload CMS) | Session / persistent | Authentication token issued by Payload CMS |

#### Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously or in aggregated form. They are only set after you have given your explicit consent.

| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose | |---|---|---|---| | `_ga` | Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Distinguishes individual users by assigning a randomly generated ID | | `_ga_[container-id]` | Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Persists session state and tracks page views |

> **Note:** We also use **Vercel Web Analytics**, which is completely cookieless. It collects no personal data, sets no cookies, and does not track you across websites. No consent is required.

#### Third-Party Cookies (Payment)

When you are redirected to complete a payment via **Viva Smart Checkout**, Viva Payments S.A. may set their own cookies on their payment page. These cookies are outside our control and are governed by [Viva's Privacy Notice](https://www.viva.com/en-gr/privacy-notice).

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### Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

- **Cookie Settings link** — Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website to update your preferences at any time. - **Browser settings** — Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of our store (such as login and checkout) from working correctly. - **Google Analytics opt-out** — You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit: - Chrome: [support.google.com/chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647) - Firefox: [support.mozilla.org](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences) - Safari: [support.apple.com](https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac) - Edge: [support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge)

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### Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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### Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

**Email:** info@byaneedleshead.gr **Address:** By A Needle's Head, Patras, Achaia, Greece

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our full [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy).

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