Cookie Policy

1. What cookies are

Cookies and similar technologies (like browser local storage) are small files or identifiers stored on your device that help a website function and remember things between pages.

2. Essential — always on

These are needed to run the shop, so they don't require your consent:

• Basket storage: your basket is saved in your browser's local storage so it persists as you move between pages. It only holds product references and quantities — no prices or payment details.
• Checkout security: when you check out, our payment provider Stripe sets cookies to process payment securely and help prevent fraud.
• Region and consent: small cookies remember your local currency and whether you've accepted analytics, so we don't ask twice.

We also use privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics (Vercel Web Analytics) to count page visits in aggregate — it sets no cookies, stores nothing on your device, and does not identify individual visitors.

3. Analytics — only with your consent

If you accept via our cookie banner, we switch on Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads conversion measurement. These help us understand which drops people like and whether our marketing works. They set cookies and may share limited data with Google.

Nothing loads until you choose. We use Google Consent Mode, so before you accept, these tools are held in a denied state and store nothing that identifies you. Choose "Essential only" and they stay off. You can change your mind any time by clearing this site's cookies in your browser, which brings the banner back.

4. Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies and clear local storage through your browser settings. Blocking essential items may stop the basket or checkout from working properly.

5. Third parties

Our checkout is provided by Stripe, which uses its own cookies — see Stripe's privacy and cookie information for details.

6. Changes and contact

We may update this policy from time to time. Questions about cookies? Email support@stoppressfc.com.