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These cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session ID | Maintains your session across page loads for analytics consistency | Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with StickVault. All data is aggregated — we don't track individual browsing histories for advertising purposes.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _sv_session | StickVault (first-party) | In-house analytics — tracks page views and session data within our own system | 30 days |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Measures site usage, traffic sources, and content performance (when GA4 is active) | 2 years |
When you click an affiliate link, the destination merchant may set a cookie to track the referral and attribute any commission. These cookies are set by third-party merchants, not by StickVault directly.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redbubble | Affiliate referral tracking | 30 days (merchant-controlled) |
| Other affiliate networks | Commission attribution for affiliate links we link to | Varies by merchant |
| Provider | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Fraud detection and payment processing on checkout pages | Stripe Cookie Settings |
| Pinterest save functionality and Rich Pin validation | Pinterest Cookie Policy |
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To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
When Google Analytics 4 is fully active on the site, we will implement a cookie consent mechanism that gives you control over analytics cookies before they are set. Essential cookies (required for the site to work) will still be used regardless of consent selection.
We may update this cookie policy when we add or remove third-party services. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change.
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