Last Updated: November 18, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Country Charms LLC (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.thecountrycharmshop.com (the “Site”). This policy applies to all users of our WooCommerce-powered online store.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide to Us
When you make a purchase, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:
- Your name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Order details
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store full credit card numbers)
b. Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device details
- Browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
- Referring/exit pages
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enable shopping cart and checkout functions
- Improve user experience
- Analyze site performance
- Provide personalized marketing
Tools include:
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and deliver orders
- Manage accounts
- Communicate about orders
- Provide customer service
- Improve website performance
- Prevent fraud
- Send promotional emails (with consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your information.
We may share data with:
- Payment processors
- Shipping carriers
- Email and hosting providers
- IT and security services
- Marketing and analytics tools (Google, Facebook)
We may also disclose information to comply with legal requirements or as part of a business transfer (e.g., sale, merger).
Payment Processing
Payments are processed through secure third-party gateways.
We do not store full credit card details.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Order fulfillment
- Legal and tax obligations
- Business record-keeping
You may request deletion of your information unless legally restricted.
Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to your personal information
- Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Restrict certain uses of your data
To make a request, contact:
info@thecountrycharmshop.com
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for third-party website privacy practices.
International Visitors
Your information may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from yours.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. The “Last Updated” date will reflect any changes.
Contact Us
For questions or privacy requests:
Country Charms LLC
Email: info@thecountrycharmshop.com
Website: www.thecountrycharmshop.com
Location: Virginia, United States
Cookies on this site:
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Google reCAPTCHA
Google reCAPTCHA helps protect websites from spam and abuse by verifying user interactions through challenges.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA sets a necessary cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis. | 179 days |
Login
These cookies are used for managing login functionality on this website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Used to store logged-in users. | Persistent |
| wordpress_sec | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | 15 days |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Used to determine if cookies are enabled. | Session |
Paypal
PayPal is a secure online payment platform for transactions, money transfers, and e-commerce.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| x-pp-s | This cookie is provided by PayPal and supports payment services in the website. | session |
| tsrce | This cookie is generally provided by PayPal and supports payment services on the website. | session |
| ts | This cookie is generally provided by PayPal and supports payment services on the website. | 3 years |
| l7_az | This cookie is necessary for the PayPal login-function on the website. | 1 day |
| X-PP-SILOVER | This cookie is generally provided by PayPal and supports payment services on the website. | 30 minutes |
| X-PP-L7 | Paypal – These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided. | session |
| ts_c | This cookie is provided by Paypal. The cookie is used in context with transactions on the website. | 3 years |
| nsid | Cookie for fraud detection. When making a payment via PayPal these cookies are issued – PayPal session/security | session |
| enforce_policy | This cookie is provided by Paypal. The cookie is used in context with transactions on the website – The cookie is necessary for secure transactions. | 1 year |
Stripe
Stripe is a payment processing platform that enables businesses to accept online payments securely and efficiently.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __stripe_sid | Fraud prevention and detection | 30 minutes |
| m | Set by payment provider stripe.com to process payments | 10 years |
| __stripe_mid | Fraud prevention and detection | 1 year |
Woocommerce
WooCommerce is a customizable eCommerce platform for building online stores using WordPress.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| store_notice | Allows customers to dismiss the Store Notice. | session |
| woocommerce_dismissed_suggestions__ | Count of suggestion dismissals, if enabled. | 1 month |
| woocommerce_recently_viewed | Powers the Recent Viewed Products widget | session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_ | Contains a unique code for each customer so that it knows where to find the cart data in the database for each customer. | 2 days |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents/data changes. | session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Helps WooCommerce determine when cart contents/data changes. | session |
| woocommerce_snooze_suggestions__ | Allows dashboard users to dismiss Marketplace suggestions, if enabled. | 2 days |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
WooCommerce Sourcebuster
SourceBuster is used by WooCommerce for order attribution based on user source.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sbjs_session | The number of page views in this session and the current page path | 30 minutes |
| sbjs_udata | Information about the visitor’s user agent, such as IP, the browser, and the device type | session |
| sbjs_first | Traffic origin information for the visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) | session |
| sbjs_current | Traffic origin information for the visitor’s current visit to your store | session |
| sbjs_first_add | Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) | session |
| sbjs_current_add | Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s current visit to your store | session |
| sbjs_migrations | Technical data to help with migrations between different versions of the tracking feature | session |
