Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Cookies are widely used and are essential for many website features to work properly.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember items in your shopping cart
- Keep you logged in during your visit
- Understand how you use our website so we can improve it
- Remember your preferences (like cookie consent choices)
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for the website to function
Examples: Shopping cart, checkout process, security
Can be disabled? No - these are necessary for the site to work
Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your choices and preferences
Examples: Language, region, cookie consent
Can be disabled? Yes, but some features may not work properly
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Examples: Vercel Analytics (anonymised page views)
Can be disabled? Yes
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cart | Stores your shopping cart contents | 7 days | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention | 1 year | Essential |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe fraud prevention | 30 minutes | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing and fraud prevention.Stripe Privacy Policy
- Vercel: For website hosting and analytics.Vercel Privacy Policy
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all or specific types of cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
What Happens If You Disable Cookies?
If you disable or block cookies:
- You may not be able to add items to your cart or complete checkout
- Some website features may not work properly
- We won't remember your preferences between visits
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: hello@epawpet.com