Cookie Policy
The Stovening Last updated: [DATE]
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on thestovening.com, why we use them, and how you can control them. Read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and gather data about how you use it.
We use cookies and similar technologies — including pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel), tags (e.g., Google Tag Manager), local storage, and SDKs. For simplicity we call them all "cookies" in this policy.
2. Categories of cookies we use
A. Strictly necessary
These keep the Site working — login, cart, checkout, security. They can't be turned off without breaking the Site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
cart, cart_sig, cart_ts
|
Keeps your cart between pages | Shopify |
_shopify_y, _shopify_s
|
Session and visitor identification | Shopify |
secure_customer_sig |
Logged-in customer session | Shopify |
_storefront_u |
Storefront authentication | Shopify |
B. Performance and analytics
These tell us how people use the Site so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_*, _gid
|
Page views, sessions, behavior | Google Analytics 4 |
_shopify_sa_p, _shopify_sa_t
|
Shopify analytics | Shopify |
C. Marketing and advertising
These let us run ads and measure their performance — including showing you ads after you leave the Site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
_fbp, _fbc
|
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ads tracking | Meta |
_ttp |
TikTok ads tracking | TikTok |
IDE, _gcl_*
|
Google Ads tracking | |
_klaviyo |
Email marketing personalization | Klaviyo |
D. Functional
These remember preferences (language, region, dark mode, dismissed banners).
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
localization |
Currency / region preference | Shopify |
_stovening_consent |
Your cookie consent choices | The Stovening |
This list is current as of the "Last updated" date and may change as we add or remove tools. Our consent banner reflects the live list.
3. How we ask for consent
When you first visit the Site, you'll see a banner letting you:
- Accept all non-essential cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies (we'll only use the strictly-necessary ones)
- Manage preferences by category
You can change your choice any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer.
In the EU, UK, and California, we honor stricter rules (see Sections 5–6).
4. How to control cookies
Through our banner. Click "Cookie Preferences" in the footer to update your choices.
Through your browser. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking strictly-necessary cookies will break checkout, login, and your cart.
Opt-out tools. You can also opt out of advertising cookies through industry tools:
- aboutads.info/choices (DAA)
- youronlinechoices.eu (EDAA)
- networkadvertising.org/choices (NAI)
Global Privacy Control (GPC). We honor the GPC signal as an opt-out of "sale" and "sharing" under California law where your browser sends it.
5. EU / UK (ePrivacy + GDPR)
Non-essential cookies are off by default. They only fire after you opt in. You can withdraw consent any time using the banner.
6. California (CCPA / CPRA)
Some of the marketing cookies above involve "sharing" personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under California law. You have the right to opt out — and we treat clicking "Reject all" or sending a GPC signal as opting out of sharing.
We don't knowingly share personal information of consumers under 16 for advertising purposes.
7. Do Not Track
Most browsers' "Do Not Track" setting isn't standardized, so we rely on our cookie banner and GPC instead. We don't change behavior based on the DNT header alone.
8. Changes to this policy
We update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove tools. The "Last updated" date will reflect the latest version.
9. Contact
The Stovening [YOUR LEGAL BUSINESS NAME] [BUSINESS MAILING ADDRESS] [CITY, STATE ZIP] [your-email@thestovening.com]