Cookie Policy
Last updated: 19 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Letters from Mashi uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, which is hosted on Shopify.
Letters from Mashi is operated by Mashi Peiris, registered in the Netherlands. Contact: hello@mashipeiris.com
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and gather anonymous usage data.
2. How we use cookies
Our website is built on Shopify, which uses cookies to operate the site. The cookies used fall into the following categories:
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the website to function. They enable you to browse the site and use features such as the shopping cart and checkout. You cannot opt out of these.
- Shopify session cookies (cart, checkout functionality)
- Security cookies (fraud prevention)
Functional cookies
These remember your preferences to improve your experience.
- Language and currency preferences
- Recently viewed items
Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it. Data is anonymised.
- Shopify analytics (page views, referral source, session duration)
Marketing and targeting cookies
With your consent, we use the Meta (Facebook and Instagram) pixel to measure the performance of our advertising and to show you more relevant ads. These cookies are only placed after you accept marketing cookies, and you can withdraw your consent at any time.
3. Third-party cookies
Because our website runs on Shopify, Shopify may place its own cookies on your device. For details, see Shopify's Cookie Policy at shopify.com/legal/cookies.
We do not control third-party cookies placed by Shopify.
4. Your cookie choices
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or manage cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website (for example, the shopping cart may not work correctly).
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit allaboutcookies.org.
5. Legal basis for cookies (GDPR)
Under GDPR and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
- Strictly necessary cookies: no consent required
- Functional, analytics, and marketing cookies: require your consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on our website with a revised date.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about how we use cookies: hello@mashipeiris.com