Cookie Policy
What cookies we use and how to control them
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: [EFFECTIVE DATE] | Last Updated: [LAST UPDATED DATE]
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on ritual-customs.com (the "Site"), why we use them, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit. They allow the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies — including web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage — serve related purposes and are covered by this policy.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core Site functionality. No consent is required for these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
adminAuth |
Ritual Custom Woodworks | Admin session authentication. Only set for the site administrator — never set for regular visitors. | Session (24 hours) |
Theme preference is stored using sessionStorage (not a cookie) and is cleared automatically when you close your browser tab. It does not track you or leave your device.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
With your consent (required for EU/UK and Quebec visitors), we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the Site. These cookies help us improve the Site's content and user experience. These cookies are not set until you give consent where required.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistics about how visitors use the Site. Data is aggregated and anonymized. | 2 years |
_ga_[MEASUREMENT ID] |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. | 2 years |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Data Processing Terms. We have configured GA4 to anonymize IP addresses.
Third-Party Cookies — PayPal
When you interact with PayPal checkout buttons on this Site, PayPal may set its own cookies and use similar tracking technologies. These are governed by PayPal's Privacy Policy. We have no control over PayPal's cookies.
3. Your Choices & How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies that are stored on your device
- Block all or specific cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of this Site and other websites.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
EU / UK / Quebec Visitors
If you are visiting from the EU, UK, or Quebec, you will be asked for consent before any analytics cookies are set. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies and declining consent on your next visit, or by contacting us.
4. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features or third-party services to the Site. We will update the "Last Updated" date when we do so. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
5. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: