Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website operator. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by us) or "third-party cookies" (set by our service providers).

StolenWatchCheck.com uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes: **Strictly Necessary:** These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure login, and access to account features. You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies. **Functional:** These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (such as your preferred language) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers. **Analytics:** We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website — for example, which pages are most visited and how users navigate between them. This data is used in aggregate form to improve the website. **Marketing / Targeting:** Where you have consented, we may use cookies to deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of any advertising campaigns. We do not currently run behavioural advertising.

The following cookies may be present on our website: **Session management** - Name: swc_session | Purpose: Maintains your login session | Duration: Session | Type: Strictly Necessary **Analytics** - Name: _ga | Purpose: Google Analytics — distinguishes users | Duration: 2 years | Type: Analytics - Name: _ga_* | Purpose: Google Analytics — session state | Duration: 1 year | Type: Analytics **Preferences** - Name: swc_consent | Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences | Duration: 1 year | Type: Strictly Necessary **Stripe (payment processing)** - Stripe may set its own cookies when you access our checkout. These are governed by Stripe's privacy policy. This list may be updated as our service evolves. We will update this page when material changes are made.

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control how these third parties use their cookies. The third-party services we use that may set cookies include: - **Google Analytics** — web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google's use of data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. - **Stripe** — payment processing. Stripe's use of data is governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy. - **Vercel** — website hosting and performance. Vercel may set cookies for performance and security purposes. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for full details.

**Cookie consent banner:** When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or manage your preferences in detail. **Browser settings:** You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for the most common browsers: - Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data - Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data - Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data - Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality, including the ability to log in to your account. **Opt-out tools:** For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on (available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We currently do not respond to DNT signals in a differentiated way, as there is no consistent industry standard for doing so. Our analytics practices are described in this policy regardless of DNT status.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our use of cookies. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page. We will notify you of material changes via a notice on the website.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@stolenwatchcheck.com.