Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 18 November 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how SageShopper uses cookies and similar technologies.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.
- Authentication tokens: Keep you logged into your account
- Session cookies: Maintain your session across pages
- Security cookies: Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure secure connections
- Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
- Currency preference: Remember your selected currency (localStorage)
- Shopping preferences: Store your brand, size, and color preferences
- Wishlist sync: Track updates to your wishlist across tabs
- Language settings: Remember your language preference
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Usage analytics: Track which pages you visit and how you navigate
- Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and slow pages
- Search analytics: Understand popular search queries
- A/B testing: Test different features to improve user experience
Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device:
- Google (Firebase Authentication): Manages user authentication and login sessions
- Stripe: Processes secure payments for Pro subscriptions
- Vercel Analytics: Monitors website performance and uptime
- Exchange Rate API: Provides real-time currency conversion rates
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them:
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store certain preferences locally on your device:
- userCurrency: Your selected currency preference
- wishlistUpdate: Timestamp for cross-tab wishlist synchronization
- cookieConsent: Your cookie consent preferences
Local storage data persists on your device even after you close your browser, until you manually clear it or we remove it programmatically.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that:
- You may not be able to log in or use certain features
- Your preferences and settings will not be saved
- Currency selection will reset to default on each visit
- Some features may not function properly
Clearing Cookies and Local Storage
You can clear cookies and local storage at any time through your browser settings. This will log you out and reset all your preferences.
Cookie Duration
Our cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1 year for preferences, up to 30 days for analytics)
- Authentication tokens: Expire after 1 hour of inactivity or when you log out
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: sageshopper@atomicmail.io
- Website: https://sageshopper.me