Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

At Step Garden (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on stepgarden.com. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: Required for the Site to function (e.g., remembering login details, shopping cart items).
  • Example: Session cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Control: These cannot be disabled, as they are necessary for core functionality.

Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: Collect anonymized data to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., popular pages, bounce rates).
  • Example: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled).
  • Control: Optional. You can opt out via your browser settings or Google’s tools.

Preference Cookies

  • Purpose: Remember your settings (e.g., language, region) for future visits.
  • Example: A cookie storing your consent preferences.
  • Control: Adjustable via our cookie consent banner.

Advertising Cookies

  • Purpose: Deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
  • Example: Cookies from ad networks like Ezoic or Google AdSense.
  • Control: Opt out via our consent banner or third-party ad settings.

Third-Party Cookies

  • Purpose: Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media widgets) may set cookies governed by their own policies.
  • Example: Instagram embed cookies for logged-in users.
  • Control: Manage through the third-party platform or your browser.

3. How to Manage Cookies

  • Browser Settings: Disable or delete cookies via your browser’s privacy settings.
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Firefox
  • Consent Banner: When you first visit Step Garden, our cookie banner lets you accept/reject non-essential cookies.
  • Third-Party Tools: Use services like YourOnlineChoices to manage ad preferences.

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, laws, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

5. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or privacy, visit our Contact Page or email [privacy@stepgarden.com].

This policy balances transparency with accessibility, reflecting Step Garden’s commitment to user trust and simplicity.