Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 3, 2026
Contents
This page explains the cookies designhotshop.com uses, why, and how to control them.
What is a cookie
A cookie is a small file stored on your device that lets a site remember information between visits or during a session.
How we use cookies
We separate cookies into two categories. Only the first loads automatically; the second loads only if you say yes.
Essential (always on — no consent required, because the site can't function without them)
Strictly speaking, the three items below are stored using your browser's local and session storage, not as HTTP cookies — but they do the same job of remembering things between visits, so we list them here under the same consent choice.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dhs.cart.v1 | Remembers what's in your cart between visits | Until cleared, or 12 months |
| dhs.consent.v1 | Remembers your cookie preference so we don't ask again every visit | 12 months |
| Checkout session data | Remembers your progress through the checkout steps during your session (never includes payment/card details) | Session only — cleared when the tab closes |
Analytics (off until you say yes)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes visitors for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | |
| _ga_<container-id> | Persists session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
Google Analytics 4 does not load, and no analytics cookie is set, until you click "Accept all" on the cookie banner or turn Analytics on in Cookie Preferences. If you reject or ignore the banner, only the essential cookies above are ever set.
Your choice
When you first visit, a banner offers three choices, each one click away:
- Accept all — turns on analytics cookies
- Reject all — keeps only essential cookies
- Preferences — choose analytics on or off individually
Your choice is saved (dhs.consent.v1) so we don't ask again until you clear your browser storage or change your mind. You can revisit your choice any time using the Cookie preferences link in the footer, or the button at the top of this page.
Changing your mind
Click Cookie preferences (footer, every page, and the top of this page) to reopen the choice above at any time. You can also block cookies entirely in your browser settings, though essential cookies (like the cart) won't work if you do.
Contact
Questions about this policy: support@designhotshop.com
Design Hot Shop LLC
238 Market St, Opelousas, LA 70570, USA
Email: support@designhotshop.com
Phone: (505) 661-3728
Governing law: State of Louisiana, USA. Venue: St. Landry Parish.