Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how IEEPA Shield ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on ieepashield.com.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and collect usage information. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

  • Shopify session cookies: Shopping cart, authentication, site navigation (Session / 2 weeks)
  • hCaptcha: Bot protection on forms (Session)

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

  • _ga, _ga_* (Google Analytics 4): Distinguish unique visitors, track page views and site usage (2 years)
  • _gid (Google Analytics 4): Distinguish unique visitors short-term (24 hours)
  • _gat (Google Analytics): Throttle request rate (1 minute)

Advertising Cookies

These are used to measure advertising effectiveness and deliver relevant ads.

  • _gcl_au (Google Ads): Conversion linker — connects ad clicks to website actions (90 days)
  • _gcl_aw (Google Ads): Stores Google Ads click identifier / GCLID (90 days)
  • IDE, NID (Google): Ad personalization and measurement (13 months / 6 months)

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager to manage the analytics and advertising tags listed above. GTM itself does not set cookies but enables the services that do.

3. How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning.

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Google Ads Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Global Privacy Control

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will limit data sharing for targeted advertising purposes. You can also visit our Data Sharing Opt-Out page.

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our tracking technologies. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

5. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

  • Email: hello@ieepashield.com
  • Phone: +1 (858) 414-1664