Cookie policy
Last updated: March 2025
This page describes cookies and similar technologies that may be used on our site. For personal data processing, please also read the Privacy policy.
Strictly necessary cookies
These enable core features such as remembering your consent, keeping checkout sessions, and security. They cannot be turned off via our banner without affecting how the site works.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| kudo_consent (first-party) | Kudo Shop | Stores your cookie preference choices. | ~30 days (configurable) |
| Session / cart cookies | Kudo Shop | Maintain cart and checkout session state. | Session or per server configuration |
Performance and analytics
These help us understand how the site is used (pages viewed, traffic sources). They load only if you accept them. We use Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager when you consent to analytics cookies.
Google Privacy Policy · Google Analytics opt-out
More information: Google’s privacy policy. You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish users and measure site usage. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Property identification and statistics. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat / _dc_gtm_* | Google / GTM | Throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
Functional
These improve your experience (e.g. language or preferences). They may be first-party or from third parties whose services we have added.
Advertising and remarketing
These are used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaigns (e.g. Google Ads). They activate only if you accept marketing cookies. Update this policy if you add Meta Pixel or other tags.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gac_* | Campaign-related measurement when GA and Ads are linked. | 90 days | |
| IDE, test_cookie (examples) | Google Ads | Advertising and measurement; only if marketing is enabled. | Varies |
Payments and third parties
Payments: Stripe and PayPal may set their own cookies on their domains during checkout (e.g. __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid; PayPal session cookies). See their privacy policies for details.
Your browser
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.). Blocking all cookies may limit some site features.
