What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as preferences or session data.
Our Cookie Philosophy
We use the absolute minimum cookies necessary for the website to function.
We do NOT use:
- Analytics or tracking cookies
- Advertising cookies
- Third-party marketing cookies
- Social media tracking pixels (beyond embedded content)
Cookies We Use
Essential / Functional Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
session |
Maintains your session during checkout | Session (expires when browser closes) | First-party |
csrf_token |
Security token to prevent CSRF attacks | Session | First-party |
paypal_return |
Handle PayPal redirect flow after payment | 1 hour | First-party |
What These Cookies Do:
- session: Keeps track of your order while you're checking out (e.g., order reference UUID). This cookie does NOT store personal information—only a temporary reference ID.
- csrf_token: Prevents malicious websites from submitting forms on your behalf (security feature).
- paypal_return: After you complete payment on PayPal's website, this cookie helps us direct you back to the correct order confirmation page.
What These Cookies Do NOT Contain:
- ❌ Your name, email, or address
- ❌ Payment information
- ❌ Tracking data
- ❌ Advertising identifiers
Third-Party Cookies (Embedded Content Only)
If you interact with embedded content on our site, those services may set their own cookies:
| Service | When It Appears | Cookies Set By |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | If we embed live streams or videos | Google (YouTube) |
| Twitch | If we embed live streams | Twitch/Amazon |
| PayPal | During the checkout process | PayPal |
Note: These cookies are set by third parties, not by us. They are only activated when you interact with the embedded content. Refer to their privacy policies:
What We Do NOT Use
To be absolutely clear, we do NOT use:
- ❌ Google Analytics or any analytics platform
- ❌ Facebook Pixel or social media trackers
- ❌ Advertising cookies (Google Ads, retargeting, etc.)
- ❌ User profiling or behavioral tracking
- ❌ Cross-site tracking or fingerprinting
- ❌ Persistent identifiers (no long-term cookies beyond what's necessary)
Why We Need Cookies
Checkout Process
Without the session and csrf_token cookies, you would not be able to:
- Complete a purchase (we couldn't track your order reference)
- Return from PayPal's website to the confirmation page
- Be protected from security attacks
Security
The csrf_token cookie protects you from malicious websites that might try to trick you into submitting forms on our site without your knowledge.
Your Cookie Choices
Essential Cookies (Can't Be Disabled)
Because we only use essential cookies for core functionality, you cannot opt out without breaking the checkout process. However:
- These cookies are temporary (session-only or 1 hour)
- They contain no personal information
- They are automatically deleted when you close your browser or after a short time
Third-Party Cookies (Can Be Managed)
- Don't interact with embedded content: If you don't click on YouTube/Twitch embeds, those services won't set cookies
- Use browser settings: You can block third-party cookies entirely in your browser settings
- PayPal cookies: These are set when you redirect to PayPal during checkout. If you don't complete a purchase, they won't be set
Browser Controls
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site data
Warning: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from making purchases on our site.
Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect the "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signal. However, since we already don't track you, enabling DNT doesn't change anything—we're already doing what DNT requests.
Cookie Consent
Because we only use strictly necessary cookies for checkout and security, we do not display an opt-in marketing cookie banner at this time.
Legal Basis:
Our cookies are exempt from consent requirements because they are:
- Essential for the service you explicitly requested (checkout process)
- Used for security purposes (CSRF protection)
- Temporary and limited in scope
If we ever introduce non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, etc.), we will display a clear consent banner and allow you to opt in or out by category.
Data Retention
| Cookie | Retention Period |
|---|---|
session |
Deleted when you close your browser |
csrf_token |
Deleted when you close your browser |
paypal_return |
Expires after 1 hour (or when browser closes) |
We do NOT store cookie data on our servers. Cookies are stored only in your browser and sent to us during requests. When they expire, they are automatically deleted by your browser.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, modern websites can use local storage (a browser feature similar to cookies but with more capacity).
What we store in local storage:
- Currently: Nothing
- Potentially in the future: User preferences (e.g., dark mode toggle, volume settings for embedded streams)
If we use local storage, it will be for functional purposes only (no tracking). We will update this notice accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie usage:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://userid10t.com
Summary: We use only the bare minimum cookies needed for checkout and security (session management, CSRF protection). We do NOT use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. Third-party services (YouTube, Twitch, PayPal) may set their own cookies if you interact with embedded content or complete a purchase.