Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Wink Water LLC ("Wink Water," "we," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on winkwater.store (the "Site"). This policy is part of our Privacy Policy and should be read alongside it. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter information each time you visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as pixels or clear GIFs) and similar technologies that function like cookies to collect usage data. The term "cookies" in this policy encompasses all such technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies into the following types:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function and cannot be disabled.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices to enhance your experience.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it.
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use, such as payment processors and analytics providers.

4. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies enable core Site functionality. Without these cookies, the Site cannot operate properly. They maintain your logged-in session, secure your account, persist your shopping cart (stack) across page loads, and remember your age-verification consent.

• Session token: Authenticates your session after login. Deleted when you log out or close your browser.
• Age consent: Records that you acknowledged the age-verification and research-disclaimer gate. Persists for 30 days.
• Cart state: Stores your stack (shopping cart) contents in local storage. Persists until checkout or manual clearing.
• Referral tracking: Stores referral codes from shared links so they can be attributed on registration. Persists for 30 days.

5. Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember choices you make to personalize your experience, such as selected product categories, sort preferences, and display settings. These cookies are optional and can be disabled without affecting core Site functionality.

6. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors use the Site. This includes page views, session duration, traffic sources, and ecommerce events (product views, add-to-cart, checkout, purchase). Analytics cookies help us identify which pages are popular, where visitors come from, and how to improve the Site.

Google Analytics collects data anonymously and does not identify individual users. However, if you prefer not to be tracked, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Third-Party Cookies

The following third-party services may set cookies when you interact with their features on our Site:

• Stripe: Sets cookies during the wallet top-up checkout flow and identity verification. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics: Sets cookies for usage measurement. See Google's Cookie Policy.

8. Cookie Duration

Cookies are categorized by how long they remain on your device:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for session authentication and in-page state.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used for age consent, referral tracking, and analytics.

9. Managing & Disabling Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View all cookies currently stored on your device
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Delete all cookies when closing your browser
• Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies

For browser-specific instructions, refer to the following resources:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

10. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling essential cookies will prevent the Site from functioning properly. Specifically:

• You will not be able to log in or maintain a session
• You will not be able to add items to your stack or checkout
• You will see the age-verification gate on every page load
• Referral codes will not be tracked

Disabling analytics cookies will not affect Site functionality but will limit our ability to measure and improve the user experience.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at help@clearlinegroupllc.com.