Cookie Policy
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This Cookie Policy explains how Stokes Picks (“Stokes,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on stokespicks.com (the “Site”). It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
Age Reminder: Our Site and products are intended for adults 21+.
What are cookies and similar technologies?
- Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website.
- Pixels/web beacons are tiny code snippets that load when you visit a page or open an email and help measure actions.
- Local storage / SDKs store data in your browser or app for faster performance or preferences.
We use these technologies directly and through trusted service providers.
Why we use them
We use cookies to:
- Operate the Site (log in, cart, checkout, security, age gate)
- Measure performance (page load, crashes, traffic sources)
- Improve experience (remember preferences, keep items in cart)
- Analyze & personalize content and product recommendations
- Advertise & measure our marketing with consent where required
Categories of cookies
- Strictly Necessary (always active)
Required for Site function and security: shopping cart, checkout, age gate, payment, fraud prevention, consent management. - Performance/Analytics
Help us understand Site usage and improve features (e.g., session counts, popular pages, error logs). - Functionality
Remember your preferences (e.g., location, language, cookie choices) and enhance features. - Advertising/Targeting
Used to deliver and measure ads, limit frequency, build audiences, and understand campaign effectiveness (enabled only with your consent where required).
You can manage non-essential categories at any time via Cookie Settings in our footer.
Examples of partners/technologies we may use
- Analytics/Performance: site analytics, A/B testing, error monitoring
- Advertising/Measurement: ad platforms, retargeting pixels, affiliate tracking
- Payments/Fraud/Compliance: payment processors, age-verification tools, security and bot protection
- Ecommerce & Operations: platform cookies for cart, checkout, inventory, and order status
The specific list can change. See the Cookie Settings modal for the current vendors and purposes.
Your choices
A) Cookie Settings (recommended)
Use the Cookie Settings link in our footer to enable/disable non-essential cookies by category.
B) Browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect core features (e.g., cart, checkout, login). Check your browser’s Help menu for instructions.
C) Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Where legally required, we treat a valid GPC signal as an opt-out of “sale”/“sharing” or targeted advertising for the browser sending the signal.
D) Advertising opt-outs
You can also visit industry tools such as YourAdChoices (DAA) and the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) to manage interest-based advertising preferences for participating companies.
Opt-outs are device/browser specific. If you clear cookies, you may need to reapply your choices.
Do we “sell” or “share” data via cookies?
We do not sell personal information for money. Some advertising/analytics uses may be considered “sharing” or “targeted advertising” under certain state laws. You can opt out through Cookie Settings, the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link, or by using a valid GPC signal.
Cookie duration
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain for a defined period (e.g., days to months). Actual lifespans for each cookie appear in the Cookie Settings modal.
Email pixels
Our marketing emails may include pixels to help us understand open and click rates. You can disable images in your email client or unsubscribe using the link in any email.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site or via notice where appropriate.
Contact us
Questions? Contact our privacy team:
Email: privacy@stokespicks.com