Last updated: October 25th, 2025.

This Cookie Policy explains how Whimsywood Wonders, operated by ThreadMeld, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.whimsywoodwonders.com (the “Site”).

We use cookies to make our website work properly, improve your experience, and, with your consent, to help us understand how visitors use it and to personalise our marketing.

1. Who We Are

ThreadMeld

Rua Galeria de Paris, 89, 2 Traseiras

4050-284 Porto, Portugal

VAT PT305890581

📧 contact@threadmeld.com (Data Protection inquiries)

📧 hello@whimsywoodwonders.com (Customer support)

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website.

They help the site recognise your device, remember preferences, and improve functionality.

Some cookies are essential for the site to work, while others are optional and used for analytics or advertising.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies based on their purpose:

4. Cookies We May Use

a) Shopify cookies

Shopify automatically sets essential cookies for checkout, cart, and login functionality. These cannot be disabled.

b) Printful cookies

Used to track order status and manage embedded product information.

c) Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics 4, configured with Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie choices.

Analytics data is anonymised and aggregated whenever possible.

d) Marketing cookies

With your consent, we use Meta Pixel and Google Ads to track ad performance and deliver relevant content.

You can opt out at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link or by adjusting browser settings.

5. Managing Your Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie banner will appear.

You can:

• Click “Accept all” to allow all optional cookies.

• Click “Reject non-essential” to block analytics and marketing cookies.

• Click “Manage preferences” to choose which categories to allow.

Your choices will be stored for 12 months, unless you clear cookies or change preferences earlier.

You can modify your preferences anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

6. Google Consent Mode v2

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which ensures Google services (Analytics, Ads) only operate according to your consent selection.

When you reject non-essential cookies, only anonymous “pings” are sent — no personal data or identifiers are collected.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies come from third-party providers that help us analyse, advertise, or integrate features (like embedded social media content).

These third parties may use their own cookies subject to their respective privacy policies:

• Shopify International Ltd. – https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies

• Printful Inc. – https://www.printful.com/policies/privacy

• Google LLC – https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. – https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

• Amazon.com Services LLC (for KDP book links) – https://www.amazon.com/privacy

We are not responsible for the content or policies of third-party websites.

8. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to:

• Block all cookies,

• Accept only essential cookies, or

• Delete cookies upon closing your browser.

See browser-specific guides:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Apple Safari

• Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality.

9. Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Controls (GPC)

Our site honours Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and similar browser privacy settings where legally required (e.g., under the California Privacy Rights Act).

When enabled, optional tracking cookies will automatically remain disabled.

10. Data Transfers and Storage

Cookie data may be processed in the EU, the United States, or other countries where our service providers operate.

We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved mechanisms to ensure adequate data protection for international transfers.

11. Retention Period

Cookies remain on your device for varying durations:

• Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies: remain for up to 12 months unless you delete them earlier or withdraw consent.

12. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

• Withdraw consent for cookies at any time.

• File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (in Portugal, CNPD – www.cnpd.pt).

To exercise your rights, email contact@threadmeld.com.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new laws or technologies.

The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the current version.

If significant changes occur, we will display a notification on our website.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how cookies are used:

Data Protection Contact:

📧 contact@threadmeld.com

📍 Rua Galeria de Paris, 89, 2 Traseiras, 4050-284 Porto, Portugal