At Ouarzart, we believe that the objects we bring into our homes should have a story. Whether it is a hand-knotted Berber rug that took months to weave, a burnished copper lantern that reflects a thousand years of metalwork, or a supple leather pouf tanned using ancient organic methods, every piece is a bridge between Moroccan heritage and your modern lifestyle.

In that same spirit of connection, we use “cookies.” Think of these not as intrusive tracking, but as the digital thread that weaves your personal journey through our shop. They are the small bits of data that allow us to provide a seamless, high-end experience that respects both your time and your taste.

01. Why We Use These “Digital Traces”

For the American collector, we know that the “search” is half the joy. However, navigating a vast collection of intricate pottery and hand-carved thuya wood shouldn’t feel like a chore. We use cookies to:

• Curate Your Inspiration: By understanding which textures and materials catch your eye perhaps the earthy matte of our terracotta or the high shine of our brass mirrors we can ensure our shop highlights the pieces most relevant to your aesthetic.

• Streamline Your Discovery: We use data to ensure our site remains fast and responsive, whether you are browsing on a high-speed connection in NYC or a tablet in a quiet corner of your home.

• Bridge the Gap: Since you cannot physically touch the wool of our rugs or feel the weight of our copper, cookies help us provide a more “tactile” digital experience by remembering your zoom preferences and gallery views.

02. Our Digital Toolkit

To maintain the integrity of your shopping experience, we categorize our cookies into three distinct “grades,” much like the quality of our leather:

• The Essentials (The Loom): These are the foundation. Just as a rug cannot exist without its vertical threads, our shop cannot function without these. They keep your treasures secured in your cart, manage your secure login, and ensure that your transition to checkout is safe and encrypted.

• The Analysts (The Compass): These help us understand the “flow” of our shop. They tell us if a certain collection of etched wood furniture is difficult to find or if a page is loading slowly. This data is aggregated and anonymous; it’s about improving the “souk” for everyone, not tracking the individual.

• The Personalizers (The Concierge): These are designed for your convenience. They remember your shipping preferences, your currency (USD), and your recently viewed items. This means that when you return to Ouarzart, you can pick up exactly where you left off in your design journey.

03. Your Space, Your Control

We respect the sanctity of your digital home as much as we respect the craftsmanship of our goods. You are always in total control of your data.

If you prefer to browse “off the grid,” you can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time. We simply want to be transparent: without these small digital helpers, some of our site’s features like saving a “Favorites” list of vintage kilims for a future project may not function as intended.

04. Our Trusted Partners

To bring a piece of Morocco to your doorstep in the United States, we work with world-class partners. This includes secure payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal, and global logistics experts who handle the journey of your fragile ceramics and heavy rugs.

Occasionally, these trusted “guests” may place a cookie to ensure your payment is verified or to provide you with real-time tracking from the High Atlas Mountains to your front door. We never sell your data to third-party advertisers; we only share what is necessary to complete the circle of your purchase.

05. A Living Policy

Just as the patterns in a Boucherouite rug may vary with the weaver’s whim, technology is always evolving. We may update this policy to reflect new security standards or better features. We will always keep the most current version here, ensuring that your relationship with Ouarzart is built on a foundation of trust and clarity.