This Cookie Policy explains how Chad Staton (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://chadstaton.store (the “Site”). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them. Please read it together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Definition
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your computer, phone, or tablet when you visit it. They let the website recognize your device, remember your actions and preferences, and work properly as you move between pages.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
- First-party cookies are set by our Site (chadstaton.store).
- Third-party cookies are set by other companies whose services we use on our Site, such as payment, analytics, or advertising providers.
Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period, or until you delete them.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep items in your shopping cart as you browse
- Let you check out securely and complete Affirm financing
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and recently viewed products
- Understand which marketing channels bring visitors to our store
- Measure how visitors use our Site so we can improve it
- Show relevant ads and measure how well our ads perform
- Protect the Site from fraud, spam, and security threats
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are needed for the Site to work. They make your cart, checkout, account login, and security features possible. They cannot be turned off in our systems. If you block them in your browser, parts of the Site will not work.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as recently viewed products or dismissed store notices, to give you a smoother experience.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most and how visitors arrive. This helps us improve the Site.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing across websites to show you relevant ads and measure ad performance.
4. Cookies Set by Our Store
The following first-party cookies are set by our store platform (WordPress and WooCommerce):
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Tracks changes to your cart contents | Necessary | Session |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Tells the store whether your cart has items | Necessary | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | Stores your unique session and cart data | Necessary | 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you signed in to your account | Necessary | Session or 14 days (“Remember me”) |
| wordpress_sec_* | Secures your account login | Necessary | Session or 14 days |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks whether your browser accepts cookies | Necessary | Session |
| woocommerce_recently_viewed | Remembers products you recently viewed | Functional | Session |
| store_notice* | Remembers if you dismissed a store notice | Functional | Session |
| sbjs_* (sbjs_current, sbjs_first, sbjs_session, sbjs_udata, etc.) | Records how you found our store (e.g., search, ad, or referral) to attribute orders to marketing channels | Analytics | Session to 6 months |
Cookie names marked with * include a unique code generated for your session.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services. These companies may collect information about your activity on our Site and other websites, under their own privacy policies.
Affirm (Payment and Financing)
When you view Affirm payment messaging or choose Affirm at checkout, Affirm may set cookies to process your application, prevent fraud, and remember your session. These cookies are needed to complete Affirm purchases. See Affirm’s privacy policy at https://www.affirm.com/privacy.
Analytics Providers
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| Google Analytics | ga* | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Advertising Providers
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta (Facebook) Pixel | _fbp | Tracks visits to measure and deliver ads | 3 months |
| Meta (Facebook) | fr | Delivers and measures ads on Meta platforms | 3 months |
| Google Ads | _gcl_au | Measures ad conversions | 3 months |
Other Embedded Services
Our Site may include embedded content such as videos or social media feeds. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with them.
6. Other Tracking Technologies
Besides cookies, we and our partners may use:
Pixels and Web Beacons
Small, invisible images or code snippets on web pages that record when a page is viewed or an action is taken, such as a completed purchase.
Email Tracking
Our marketing emails may contain tracking pixels that tell us whether an email was opened and which links were clicked. You can prevent this by turning off automatic image loading in your email app.
Local Storage
Your browser’s local storage may be used to save cart data or preferences, similar to cookies.
Server Logs
Our web servers automatically record basic information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages requested, for security and troubleshooting.
7. Your Consent and Cookie Choices
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Site, a cookie banner lets you:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
Strictly necessary cookies are always active because the Site cannot work without them.
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie choices at any time by clicking Cookie Settings at the bottom of any page on our Site.
Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
If you live in a U.S. state with a consumer privacy law, you have the right to opt out of the use of your personal information for targeted advertising.
8. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies. Instructions are available in your browser’s help section:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking strictly necessary cookies will stop your cart, checkout, and account login from working.
Industry Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: install the opt-out browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google ads: manage your settings at https://myadcenter.google.com
- Meta ads: manage your ad preferences in your Facebook or Instagram account settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads. It means the ads you see will be less tailored to your interests.
9. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is no common industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, our Site does not currently respond to them.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser or extension sends a GPC signal, we treat it as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising for that browser, as required by applicable state law.
10. Changes to This Policy and Contact Us
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies, change service providers, or when the law changes. Updates take effect when posted on this page, with an updated Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Chad Staton
1023 Satinwood Ct Jefferson City, MO 65109 United States
Email: support@chadstaton.store
Phone: +1 252 207 9426
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