Section 1
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device — whether that's a computer, phone, or tablet — when you visit a website. They're a standard part of how the web works, helping sites run more efficiently and giving website owners useful insights into how their pages are used.
On their own, cookies don't contain personal information. They simply hold onto details about your visit — things like your language preference, what's in your cart, or whether you've been to our site before. This is what allows us to give you a faster, more tailored experience each time you shop with us.
Think of it this way: Cookies are a website's short-term memory. Without them, your cart would reset every time you navigated to a new page, and you'd need to log back in every single visit.
Section 2
Why We Use Cookies
Streetsmartman relies on cookies for a number of key reasons:
- To keep our website working as it should — including your cart, checkout flow, and login sessions.
- To remember your preferences and settings so you don't have to re-enter them each time.
- To understand how people use our site so we can keep improving it.
- To show you content and ads that are actually relevant to your interests (only with your consent).
- To track how well our marketing campaigns are performing.
- To protect our website and flag any suspicious or fraudulent activity.
ℹ️ We never use cookies to gather sensitive information like passwords, payment details, or ID numbers. All payments are handled securely through our payment processor, PayPal.
Section 3
Types of Cookies We Use
We use four categories of cookies across our website. Here's what each one does:
Section 4
Third-Party Cookies
Alongside our own cookies, certain trusted third-party services may also place cookies on your device when you visit our site. Here's a breakdown of who they are and what they do:
| Third Party | Purpose | Cookie Type |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis and visitor behavior reporting | Analytics |
| PayPal | Secure payment processing and fraud prevention | Essential |
| Facebook / Meta | Advertising, retargeting, and campaign measurement | Marketing |
| Advertising and audience targeting | Marketing | |
| Google Ads | Paid search advertising and conversion tracking | Marketing |
Every third-party service listed above operates under its own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend taking a look at those policies if you'd like to understand how each one manages your data.
Worth noting: We never sell data collected through third-party cookies to anyone else. These cookies are used strictly for the purposes listed in the table above.
Section 5
Cookie Duration
Cookies on our site are divided into two types based on how long they stick around:
| Cookie Lifespan | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Temporary cookies that are wiped automatically when you close your browser. They exist only to keep things running smoothly during a single visit. | Shopping cart, checkout session, login state |
| Persistent Cookies | Cookies that stay on your device for a defined period or until you choose to delete them. They recognize you when you return. | Language preference, analytics tracking (up to 2 years), marketing pixels |
Section 6
How to Control Cookies
You're always in control of your cookie settings. Here are the ways you can manage or opt out of cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or clear cookies directly from their settings menu. See Section 7 for browser-specific instructions.
- Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
- Ad Preferences: Manage your advertising preferences for Facebook and Google through their respective ad settings pages.
- Cookie Banner: On your first visit to our site, you may see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which categories to allow.
⚠️ Heads up: Turning off or removing essential cookies will impact how our website operates. Your shopping cart, checkout, and login functionality all depend on these cookies to work correctly.
Section 7
Browser Settings Guide
You can view, manage, or delete cookies directly from your browser. Here's where to find those settings in the most popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
Using a different browser? Check its official help documentation for guidance on managing cookies.
Section 8
Your Consent
By continuing to browse the Streetsmartman website, you're agreeing to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy. Essential cookies will always be active — they're required for the site to function at all.
For optional cookies — analytics, marketing, and preference — we'll ask for your consent on your first visit. You can withdraw or update that consent at any time through your browser settings or by getting in touch with us directly.
Your decision is respected. Opting out of non-essential cookies won't break your shopping experience — you'll just miss out on personalized ads and some of the improvements we make based on analytics data.
Section 9
Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time as we change the cookies we use, respond to new legal requirements, or adjust our business operations. Whenever that happens, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We'd encourage you to check back here occasionally. Continuing to use our website after any updates are made means you're accepting the revised version of this policy.
Section 10
Contact Us
Have a question about cookies or anything in this policy? Our team is happy to help — just reach out and we'll get back to you within 1–2 business days.
Streetsmartman
We're glad to answer any questions about cookies, data handling, or privacy. Don't hesitate to get in touch.
Email Us
support@streetsmartman.shopSupport Hours
Mon – Sat, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST