Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in
- Security: Protect against fraud
- Cart: Remember items in your shopping cart
2.2 Functional Cookies
Enhance your experience:
- Preferences: Remember your settings
- Language: Display content in your preferred language
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site:
- Usage patterns: Pages visited, time on site
- Performance: Load times, errors
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services that may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | stripe.com/privacy |
| Sentry | Error tracking | sentry.io/privacy |
| Vercel | Hosting analytics | vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy |
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent some features from working properly.
5. Cookie Retention
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser closes |
| Authentication | 7 days |
| Preferences | 1 year |
| Analytics | 2 years |
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
7. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@herdingcat.com