Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 12, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function:
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in
- Security cookies: Detect authentication abuse
- Load balancing: Distribute traffic across servers
We use these cookies based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure, functional service.
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance functionality:
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings (language, theme, location)
- Map cookies: For displaying store locations on OpenStreetMap
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand how visitors use our site:
- Google Analytics: Traffic analysis and usage patterns
- Performance cookies: Page load times and errors
We collect this data to improve our service.
Advertising Cookies (Optional)
Used to show relevant advertisements:
- Targeting cookies: Show ads based on your interests
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing to social platforms
- Retargeting cookies: Show ads for items you've viewed
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use cookies from:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- Payment processors: Secure payment processing
- Social media platforms: Sharing buttons (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- OpenStreetMap/Leaflet: Map functionality
These third parties have their own cookie policies.
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies
Stored for varying periods:
- Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Advertising cookies: Up to 13 months
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Through Our Website
You can manage cookies through our cookie consent banner and preference center.
Through Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Accept or reject cookies by type
- Set exceptions for specific websites
Browser Settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- You may not be able to log in
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Some features may not work properly
- You may see less relevant advertising
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have "Do Not Track" signals. We currently do not respond to these signals, but we respect your cookie choices.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy. Check the "Last Updated" date at the top.
9. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at:
- Email: privacy@stonebox.com
- Cookie Preferences: [Link to preference center]