Cookie Policy
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What this policy covers
This policy explains the cookies and similar browser storage that ministudiodesign.com uses, and how you control them. ministudiodesign, 412 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA, is responsible for them.
Your choice
When you first visit, we ask you to choose between "Accept analytics" and "Essential only". Nothing beyond essential storage is used until you choose. You can change your mind at any time with the "Cookie settings" link in the footer or the button on this page.
Essential storage
This storage is needed to run the site. It is not used for tracking and does not need consent.
- Your cart contents, so they survive a reload.
- Your checkout progress, so you can go back a step without retyping. Card details are never stored.
- Your cookie choice, so we do not ask on every visit.
Analytics storage (only with your consent)
If you accept analytics, we load Google Analytics 4. It sets cookies that tell us how many people visit, which pages they read and how they arrived. We use this to improve the site. We do not use it for advertising or share it with advertisers.
What we store
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| msd-consent-v1 | Remembers your cookie choice | 12 months | Necessary |
| msd-cart-v1 | Keeps your cart between pages and visits | Until you clear it or place an order | Necessary |
| Checkout progress (browser session storage) | Keeps entered details while you move between steps | Until you close the tab | Necessary |
| _ga | Distinguishes visitors for analytics | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_ followed by an identifier | Keeps session state for analytics | Up to 2 years | Analytics |
The names and durations for Google cookies are set by Google and may change.
Third parties
Google processes analytics data if you accept it. See Google's privacy information for how it handles that data. We do not load maps, fonts, chat widgets or advertising scripts from other companies.
How to change or delete cookies
Use the "Cookie settings" button to switch analytics off at any time. When you do, we stop collecting analytics data and remove the analytics cookies. You can also delete cookies in your browser settings. If you delete essential storage, your cart and cookie choice reset.
Changes
If we add new cookies or tools, we will update this policy and ask for your choice again.
Contact
Questions about cookies: support@ministudiodesign.com.