Cookie Policy
Effective Date: November 6, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Sugar & Stix LLC dba SugarSkin ("SugarSkin," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.bysugarskin.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. They help websites remember your preferences, track your browsing behavior, and enable certain functionality.
Types of Cookies
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help our website remember your actions during a browsing session.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.
First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by our website directly and can only be read by our website.
Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by external services we use on our website, such as payment processors or analytics providers.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Website Functionality
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as:
- Shopping Cart: Remembering items you've added to your cart as you browse
- User Authentication: Keeping you logged in to your account
- Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and ensuring secure transactions
- Session Management: Maintaining your browsing session across pages
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work properly.
Payment Processing
We use Stripe to securely process payments. Stripe uses cookies to:
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Process payments securely
- Remember your payment preferences (with your consent)
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
For more information about Stripe's use of cookies, please visit Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Website Analytics and Performance
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:
- Track the number of visitors and how they navigate the site
- Identify popular products and pages
- Understand which marketing campaigns are effective
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Detect and fix technical issues
Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential - Session | Maintains your session as you browse the website. Necessary for shopping cart and login functionality. | Session (expires when browser closes) |
| cart_id | Essential - Persistent | Remembers items in your shopping cart even if you leave and return to the site. | 30 days |
| user_consent | Essential - Persistent | Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask you again. | 1 year |
| __stripe_* | Functional - Various | Set by Stripe for fraud detection and secure payment processing. Multiple cookies with varying lifespans. | Varies (typically 30 minutes to 1 year) |
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Analytics - Third-Party | Google Analytics cookies that track visitor interactions and website usage patterns (if analytics are enabled). | _ga: 2 years _gid: 24 hours _gat: 1 minute |
Third-Party Services and Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Stripe is our payment processor and uses cookies for fraud prevention, secure transactions, and compliance with payment card industry standards. Learn more: Stripe Privacy Policy
Analytics Services (if enabled)
If we use Google Analytics or similar services, these tools collect data about website traffic and user behavior to help us improve our site. These services have their own privacy policies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- View and delete existing cookies
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Important: If you disable essential cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly. You may not be able to add items to your cart, complete purchases, or log in to your account.
Opt-Out Options
To opt out of specific cookie categories:
- Analytics Cookies: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Interest-Based Advertising: Visit Your Ad Choices or Your Online Choices
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices made through browser cookie settings.
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may have additional privacy settings for tracking and advertising:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
Cookies and Personal Information
While cookies themselves do not typically contain personal information, the data collected through cookies may be linked to personal information you provide to us (such as when you create an account or make a purchase). This combined data is subject to our Privacy Policy.
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (such as Stripe and analytics providers) may be located in different countries. When you use our website, information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries. These transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the updated Cookie Policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide prominent notice on our website or contact you directly (if we have your email address).
Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie notice banner. You can accept or adjust your preferences through that banner.
For essential cookies required for website functionality, your consent is not required as these are necessary for the website to operate.
Questions and Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Sugar & Stix LLC dba SugarSkin
Email: hello@bysugarskin.com
Website: www.bysugarskin.com
Address: Weeki Wachee, FL 34614
Additional Resources
To learn more about cookies and online privacy, visit:
Effective Date: November 6, 2025
This Cookie Policy applies to all information collected through cookies and similar technologies on our website.