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Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 16, 2026 · Last Updated: July 16, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on www.mistersmokes.online, and how you can control them. We keep things simple — we only use one category of non-essential cookies, and we don’t load any of them until you say it’s okay.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get saved in your browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember things — like whether you’ve already given consent — so you don’t have to do it every time you visit.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always OnThese cookies are required for the site to work. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| mistersmokes_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences so we don’t show the banner on every visit. | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Consent RequiredThese cookies help us understand how people use our website — which pages are most visited, how people find us, and where they drop off. We use this information to improve our site. These cookies are not set until you click “Accept All” or enable Analytics in your cookie preferences.
Provider: Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043). Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Google has signed the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. We have enabled IP anonymization, which means Google does not store your full IP address.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique website visitors using a random anonymized ID. No personal information is stored. | 2 years |
| _ga_X2KMYV2DQZ | Maintains session state for the GA4 measurement ID assigned to this website. | 2 years |
What We Do NOT Use
To be clear about what is not on this website:
- No Meta / Facebook Pixel
- No Google Ads conversion tracking
- No TikTok Pixel
- No Microsoft Clarity or Hotjar (no session recording)
- No live chat tracking cookies
- No advertising or retargeting cookies
- No social media tracking pixels
Google Maps Embed
Our homepage includes a Google Maps embed to show our store location. When you interact with this map, Google may set its own cookies and collect your IP address and browsing behavior according to Google’s Privacy Policy. This is a functional tool only — we do not use the map for advertising. You can also use the Google Maps link directly if you prefer not to load the embedded frame.
How to Manage Your Cookie Choices
On this website
Click in our footer at any time to update or withdraw your consent. Changing your choice takes effect immediately on your next page load.
In your browser
You can also block or delete cookies directly in your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect how some websites function.
Opt out of Google Analytics
You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to block Google Analytics across all websites.
Your California Rights
As a California resident, you have the right to opt out of any tracking and to request deletion of your data. Our cookie consent system is designed to comply with the CCPA, CPRA, and the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). For full details, see our Privacy Policy.