Studio D Merchandise LLC uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and more useful.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies:
- Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Essential for website functionality during your visit
- Not stored permanently on your device
Persistent Cookies:
- Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
- Remember your preferences across multiple visits
- Help us recognize you as a returning visitor
First-Party Cookies:
- Set directly by our website
- Used for essential functionality and analytics
Third-Party Cookies:
- Set by external services we use (Google Analytics, payment processors)
- Subject to the privacy policies of those third parties
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
Shopping Cart Management:
- Remember items you've added to your cart
- Maintain cart contents across pages
- Enable checkout functionality
User Authentication:
- Keep you logged in during your session
- Secure access to your account
- Remember login status
Security and Fraud Prevention:
- Protect against malicious attacks
- Verify legitimate user sessions
- Prevent unauthorized access
Load Balancing:
- Distribute traffic across our servers
- Ensure optimal website performance
- Maintain session continuity
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
Google Analytics:
- Track page views and user behavior
- Measure website performance
- Identify popular content and features
- Generate aggregate usage reports
Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor page load times
- Identify technical errors
- Optimize website speed and functionality
User Experience Research:
- A/B test different page layouts
- Measure effectiveness of site improvements
- Understand user preferences and patterns
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable marketing and advertising features:
Conversion Tracking:
- Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Track completed orders from advertising
- Calculate return on advertising investment
Personalization:
- Remember your preferences and interests
- Customize content based on browsing history
- Provide relevant product recommendations
Remarketing:
- Show relevant ads to previous website visitors
- Customize advertising based on pages visited
- Manage advertising frequency
Social Media Integration:
- Enable social sharing buttons
- Allow login through social media accounts
- Track social media referrals
Cookie Categories and Purposes
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| Session ID |
Maintain user session |
Session |
Essential |
| Cart Contents |
Remember shopping cart items |
24 hours |
Essential |
| Security Token |
Prevent cross-site forgery |
Session |
Essential |
| Load Balancer |
Server traffic distribution |
Session |
Essential |
Performance Cookies
| Service |
Purpose |
Duration |
Opt-out Available |
| Google Analytics |
Website usage statistics |
2 years |
Yes |
| Site Performance |
Page load monitoring |
30 days |
Yes |
| Error Tracking |
Technical issue identification |
90 days |
Yes |
Marketing Cookies
| Service |
Purpose |
Duration |
Opt-out Available |
| Google Ads |
Conversion tracking |
90 days |
Yes |
| Facebook Pixel |
Social media advertising |
180 days |
Yes |
| Remarketing Tags |
Display targeted ads |
1 year |
Yes |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
- Click Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- Manage exceptions for specific sites
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click Options > Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, adjust settings
- Manage exceptions as needed
Safari:
- Click Preferences > Privacy
- Adjust cookie and website data settings
- Manage website-specific preferences
Microsoft Edge:
- Click Settings > Privacy and Services
- Under Cookies, choose your preferences
- Set exceptions for trusted sites
Our Cookie Preference Center
[If implementing a cookie banner/preference center]
When you first visit our website, you can:
- Accept all cookies for the full website experience
- Customize your preferences by category
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Change your preferences at any time
To modify your preferences:
- Click the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
- Adjust settings for each cookie category
- Save your preferences
- Your choices will be remembered for future visits
Third-Party Opt-Outs
Google Analytics:
Google Ads:
Facebook:
Mobile Device Settings
iOS (iPhone/iPad):
- Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
- Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Manage individual app permissions
Android:
- Settings > Privacy > Ads
- Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
- Reset advertising ID if desired
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will affect:
- Ability to add items to shopping cart
- Account login and security features
- Website functionality and navigation
- Order completion process
Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will:
- Not affect website functionality
- Reduce our ability to improve user experience
- Limit our understanding of popular content
- Impact website optimization efforts
Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies will:
- Not affect core website functionality
- Show less relevant advertising
- Prevent conversion tracking
- Limit personalized content
Additional Tracking Technologies
Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
- Small transparent images used in emails and web pages
- Help us understand email open rates and user engagement
- Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Local Storage
- HTML5 technology that stores data locally in your browser
- Persists longer than traditional cookies
- Used for enhanced website functionality
Fingerprinting Prevention
We do not use browser fingerprinting techniques to track users across websites without consent.
International Considerations
EU Visitors (GDPR)
- We obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies
- You can withdraw consent at any time
- We maintain records of your consent choices
California Residents (CCPA)
- You have the right to opt out of cookie-based tracking
- We honor "Do Not Track" signals where technically feasible
- Contact us for specific privacy rights requests
Updates to Cookie Practices
We may update our cookie practices to:
- Implement new technologies
- Improve website functionality
- Comply with legal requirements
- Enhance user privacy
We will notify you of significant changes through:
- Updated cookie banner or preference center
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent website notices
- Updates to this Cookie Policy
Contact Information
For questions about our use of cookies:
Studio D Merchandise LLC 440 Motor Ave Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: (800) 405-7814
Email: [email protected]
For cookie-specific inquiries:
- Subject line: "Cookie Policy Question"
- Include details about your specific concern
- We'll respond within 5 business days
Technical Support
If you experience issues with cookie settings:
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Try browsing in incognito/private mode
- Contact our technical support team
- We'll help resolve cookie-related problems
Last Review Date: May 28, 2025 Next Scheduled Review: May 28, 2026
