Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20 October 2026
This policy lists the cookies and similar storage Shimio uses on shimio.in and the Shimio app, and how you control them. Shimio is operated by Paras Sharma, sole proprietor, trading as Shimio, Vijaynagar, Totu, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171011, India.
1. Your choice
Essential cookies are always on because the site cannot work without them. Analytics cookies are off until you choose "Accept analytics". Until then, no data is sent to Google Analytics. You can change your choice at any time from "Cookie settings" in the footer. Refusing analytics does not affect shopping.
2. Essential cookies (always on)
| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* | Keep you signed in securely | Session, or up to 14 days if you stay signed in |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Remember your cart before sign-in | Up to 2 days |
| woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart | Keep the cart count correct | Session |
| shimio_selected_cart_items | Remember items chosen for checkout | Session |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Check that your browser accepts cookies at login | Session |
| shimio_consent | Remember your cookie choice | 6 months |
| _GRECAPTCHA (set by Google) | Bot and spam protection on forms | Up to 6 months |
3. Analytics cookies (only with your consent)
| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics: visit counts and page usage | Up to 2 years |
| sbjs_* | WooCommerce order attribution: how you arrived at the site | Session to 6 months |
4. Local storage on your device
Your cart, wishlist, recently viewed items, theme preference and whether you have seen the cookie notice. It stays on your device until you clear it.
5. Third-party services
- Razorpay (and Cashfree, where enabled) load only on the payment step.
- Google Sign-In loads on login pages, only if you choose it.
- Google reCAPTCHA loads on forms to stop spam.
- Website fonts are served from Shimio's own servers. No font request goes to Google.
6. How to block or delete cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may stop login and checkout from working.
7. Contact
grievance@shimio.in · +91 7018044230 · Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST.
