Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Effective date: October 24, 2026
1. Introduction
The Helix Shop LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on thehelixshop.com (the "Site") to keep the Site working, understand how it is used, and measure and deliver advertising. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let the site recognize your device, remember your cart and preferences, and understand how you use the site. Similar technologies, such as pixels and local storage, work in comparable ways, and we include them when we say "cookies."
3. How we use cookies
- Essential cookies: needed for the Site to work, including your shopping cart, checkout, security, and fraud prevention. These are always on.
- Analytics and performance cookies: help us understand which pages are visited and how the Site performs, so we can improve it.
- Functionality cookies: remember your choices, such as your cookie preferences and your region.
- Advertising cookies: help us measure the effectiveness of our ads and show you relevant ads on other websites and platforms, including through Google Ads and Merchant Center.
4. Types of cookies
- First-party cookies are set by us.
- Third-party cookies are set by outside services we use, such as analytics and advertising partners.
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
5. Examples of cookies we may use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cart | Remembers the items in your cart | Essential | Up to 2 weeks |
| secure_customer_sig | Supports secure customer sign-in | Essential | Up to 1 year |
| _tracking_consent | Stores your cookie choices | Functionality | 1 year |
| localization | Remembers your region | Functionality | 1 year |
| _shopify_y, _shopify_s | Store analytics that count visits and sessions | Analytics | 30 minutes to 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics measurement | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion measurement | Advertising | About 3 months |
The exact cookies can change as our partners update their technology. This list is representative, not exhaustive.
6. Your choices
Cookie banner
When you first visit the Site, a banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. If you click Accept, you agree to analytics and advertising cookies as described in this policy. If you click Decline, we do not set non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the Site.
Opt-out signals
We respond to browser opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control, where required by law.
Browser settings
You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Instructions for popular browsers:
Analytics and advertising opt-outs
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads Settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- Network Advertising Initiative
Blocking cookies may affect how the Site works, including your cart and checkout.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We will post the updated version here with a new effective date.
8. Contact us
The Helix Shop LLC
2000 S Colorado Blvd, BLDG 1 - 2000 - #199, Denver, CO 80222
support@thehelixshop.com | (720) 610-6524
9. More information
To learn more about cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.








