Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 6, 2026
This policy explains how Stonkistan.com uses cookies and similar technologies, and your choices regarding them. This policy is part of our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide analytics information to site owners. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always active — cannot be disabled
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, security, and session management.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| __clerk_* | Clerk | Authentication session tokens |
| __stripe_* | Stripe | Payment fraud prevention |
| localStorage | Stonkistan | Your consent preferences, legal agreement record, UI settings |
Analytics Cookies
Optional — requires your consent in EU/UK
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site by collecting aggregate, anonymous statistics. No personally identifiable information is included.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Page view counts, session duration, traffic sources |
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Optional — requires your consent in EU/UK
Stonkistan displays advertisements through Google AdSense to fund free access to the platform. Advertising cookies may be used to show you more relevant ads based on your browsing history. If you decline these cookies, you will still see ads, but they will not be personalized.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| __gads, __gpi | Ad frequency capping, ad performance measurement | |
| IDE, ANID | Ad personalization, conversion tracking |
Google's use of cookies is governed by the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google's ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.
3. Your Choices
3.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage under the key stonkistan-cookie-consent-v1.
3.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Site from working correctly. Browser guides:
4. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry-standard response to DNT signals. We do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we honor your explicit cookie consent preferences as described above.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when the most recent changes were made.
6. Contact
For questions about cookies or to withdraw consent: freedom@stonkistan.com
See also: Privacy Policy · Terms of Use