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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2026 · Effective immediately

stridebark ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on stridebark.com to keep the site working properly, understand how visitors use it, and occasionally show relevant advertising. This policy explains exactly what we use, why, and how you can control it.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies — such as pixel tags, local storage, and session storage — work in comparable ways and are covered by this policy.

Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Required

Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential for the site to function. Without them, features like the shopping cart, account login, and checkout cannot operate. They cannot be disabled.

▸ Shopping cart session data
▸ User authentication tokens
▸ CSRF protection tokens
▸ Cookie consent preference

Analytics

Performance & Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site — which pages are most popular, where users drop off, and how we can improve the experience. All data is aggregated and anonymized.

▸ Google Analytics 4 — page views, session duration, traffic sources
▸ Hotjar — heatmaps and session recordings (anonymized)
▸ Site performance and error tracking

Marketing

Marketing & Advertising

These cookies enable us to show you relevant stridebark ads on other websites and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. They are only set with your consent.

▸ Google Ads — conversion tracking and remarketing
▸ Meta Pixel — Facebook and Instagram ad performance
▸ Affiliate and referral tracking

3. Why We Use Cookies

To keep your shopping cart intact while you browse.
To remember your size and preference selections.
To measure which products and pages resonate most with our customers.
To improve site speed, stability, and security.
To show stridebark ads to people who have shown interest in active dog gear.
To comply with legal obligations around consent and data handling.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on stridebark.com are placed by third-party services we use. These parties set cookies according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:

Provider	Purpose	Policy
Google LLC	Analytics, Ads	policies.google.com/privacy
Meta Platforms, Inc.	Advertising, Retargeting	www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
Hotjar Ltd.	UX Analytics	www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy
Stripe, Inc.	Secure Payment Processing	stripe.com/privacy

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Cookie Banner: When you first visit, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our consent banner. You may update your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will impair site functionality.
Opt-Out Tools: Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Google Ads personalization: adssettings.google.com. Meta Ads preferences: your Meta account settings.
Do Not Track: We respect DNT browser signals where technically feasible. Analytics and marketing cookies will not be set if DNT is enabled and consent has not been given.

6. Consent

By clicking "Accept All" on our cookie banner or continuing to use our site after the banner is displayed, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies as described above. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the service to function. You may withdraw consent at any time by managing your browser settings or contacting us directly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify you via a banner on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Questions About Our Cookie Use?

If you have any questions or concerns about how stridebark uses cookies, please reach out to our team. We're happy to walk you through your options.

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