Cookie Policy
How we use cookies. The short version: barely at all.
Last updated: October 2026
Quick Primer on Cookies
Cookies are tiny text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember stuff—like keeping you logged in or tracking basic analytics.
We use the bare minimum needed to make the site work. No invasive tracking, no creepy advertising networks.
What We Actually Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These make the site work. Without them, you can't log in, add stuff to your cart, or complete purchases. They're not optional.
- • Session management (keeps you logged in)
- • Shopping cart (remembers what you're buying)
- • Security (prevents fraud and attacks)
Analytics Cookies (Optional, opt-in)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how people use the site. GA4 is configured with IP anonymization and Google Consent Mode v2, which means no analytics cookies are set until you explicitly opt in via the cookie banner.
- • Page views and traffic sources
- • What people click on, how far they scroll, that kind of thing
- • Error tracking (so we can fix bugs)
You can change your choice anytime via "Cookie Settings" in the site footer. Rejecting analytics doesn't affect the site — we just won't know which pages are useful.
Not a cookie: how far people get
One thing on this site doesn't wait for the banner, so it's only fair to say so plainly here. We count how far visitors get through the buying steps — landed, saw the price, saw the free-trial offer, clicked buy or rent to own, went to checkout, bought, or started a free trial. It sets no cookie and nothing is stored on your device beyond the tab you're in.
What actually happens: your browser makes up a random number for this tab, we count steps against it, and the number and everything recorded against it are gone 30 minutes later. All that stays is a plain daily total per step, also split by rough source, by device and by country, with nothing attached that could describe a person. We don't keep your IP address, your browser details, which site sent you beyond a rough bucket like "Instagram" or "Threads" (from the referring site's name, or a tag on the link you clicked; the tag itself isn't kept), or anything about your device beyond whether the screen is phone-sized or larger. The country is the one thing your browser doesn't send: our CDN, CloudFront, works it out when your request reaches it and passes us a two-letter code like "US" or "DE". We never store your IP address for it, and nothing finer than the country. There's nothing in it that could point back at you, and nothing that survives you closing the tab. It's the smallest thing that tells us whether the site is doing its job.
Cookie Reference
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Arctic Labs Audio | Stores your cookie consent choice so the banner doesn't reappear | Essential | 1 year |
_ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors. Set only after analytics consent. | Analytics (opt-in) | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state for GA4. Set only after analytics consent. | Analytics (opt-in) | 2 years |
| Lemon Squeezy | Lemon Squeezy Inc. | Set on their checkout pages only; handles payment fraud prevention and session. We don't control these. | Essential (LS domain) | Session |
What We Don't Use
- ✗ Advertising cookies: No retargeting, no creepy ads that follow you around the web
- ✗ Social media tracking: No Facebook pixel, no tracking across sites
- ✗ Third-party ad networks: Zero. None. We don't sell ad space.
Third-Party Services That Use Cookies
Lemon Squeezy (Payment Processing)
When you buy something, Lemon Squeezy (our Merchant of Record) sets cookies on its own checkout pages to process payment securely and prevent fraud. We don't control these — Lemon Squeezy does.
View Lemon Squeezy's Privacy Policy →Email Service (Transactional Emails)
Our email provider (Postmark) includes a small tracking pixel — a 1×1 transparent image — in some emails to confirm delivery and measure open rates. This is not a cookie; it works by loading an image from Postmark's servers when you open the email. You can prevent it by disabling remote images in your email client.
How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's where to find it:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
If you block all cookies, some features won't work (like logging in or adding stuff to your cart). That's just how websites work.
Two Types of Cookies
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that disappear when you close your browser. We use these for shopping carts and login sessions.
Persistent Cookies
Stay on your device until they expire (usually within a year) or you delete them. We use these for analytics and preferences.
What Happens If You Block Cookies
If you disable cookies entirely, some stuff won't work:
- • You can't stay logged in
- • Your shopping cart won't remember items
- • Payment processing might fail
- • We won't be able to remember your preferences
You can still browse the site, but you won't be able to buy anything or access your account.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" setting. There's no universal standard for how websites should respond to it, so we don't do anything special when it's enabled. Instead, just block cookies through your browser settings—same result, more control.
Changes to This Policy
If we update this policy, we'll change the date at the top. Major changes will be noted in the privacy policy or emailed to customers. But honestly, we're not planning on adding more cookies—we prefer keeping it simple.
Questions?
If you have questions about cookies or how we use them, reach out to us.
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