Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2024-06-01
This Cookie Policy explains how Beard Foundry ("we", "us", "our"), operating beardfoundry.com, uses cookies, localStorage, and similar technologies when you visit our site. Beard Foundry is a men's grooming review site, and we aim to keep our use of tracking technologies minimal and transparent.
What Are Cookies and localStorage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. localStorage is a similar browser-based storage mechanism that allows a website to save small amounts of data directly in your browser, without an expiration date, until it is manually cleared. We use both types of technology depending on the purpose.
Our Consent Banner and localStorage
When you first visit beardfoundry.com, you will see a consent banner asking whether you accept or decline non-essential cookies, such as those used for analytics. Your choice ("accepted" or "declined") is stored using your browser's localStorage. This allows us to remember your preference so you are not asked again on every visit.
- The consent value stored in localStorage does not contain any personal information beyond your accept/decline choice.
- This storage is essential to the functioning of the consent mechanism itself and is used regardless of whether you accept or decline other cookies.
- No analytics or advertising cookies are set until you actively click "Accept."
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
These are required for the site to function properly, including remembering your cookie consent choice via localStorage. These cannot be disabled as they do not track you for marketing or analytics purposes.
Analytics Cookies (Only With Consent)
If you click "Accept" on our consent banner, we enable analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use beardfoundry.com — for example, which review pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and which pages lead to exits. This data helps us improve our content and site structure. These cookies are not set if you decline or ignore the banner.
Third-Party Cookies
When analytics cookies are enabled, they are provided by third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar providers). These third parties may set their own cookies to collect aggregated, anonymized, or pseudonymized data about your visit, including approximate location, device type, browser, and pages viewed. We do not control these third parties' own cookie policies directly, and we encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any analytics providers we use for further detail.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or cross-site tracking cookies on beardfoundry.com.
How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent
Because your consent choice is stored in your browser's localStorage rather than a traditional cookie, you can withdraw or reset your consent at any time by clearing your browser's site data or local storage for beardfoundry.com. This will remove the stored preference and cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a new choice.
- Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data, and select "Cookies and other site data" along with your desired time range.
- Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data, then remove data for beardfoundry.com.
- Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data.
You can also disable cookies entirely through your browser settings, though this may affect certain site features and will prevent the consent banner from remembering your previous choice.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our own practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies and localStorage on beardfoundry.com, please reach out to us through our contact page.