What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website and apps to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Storage | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| stubo_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent choice | localStorage (persistent) |
| dogpanion_state | Stores dog profiles, health records, settings, and app data | localStorage (persistent) |
| contactSubmitted | Prevents duplicate contact form submissions (24-hour cooldown) | localStorage (persistent) |
Server-Side Storage
If you sign in with Google, your app data is synced to our cloud database. Contact submissions and login attempts are also stored server-side. See our Privacy Policy for full details on cloud storage and data retention.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. They are only set if you click "Accept All".
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
Your Choices
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner gives you the option to:
- Accept All — enables analytics cookies alongside essential cookies
- Essential Only — only cookies necessary for the site to work are used
You can change your choice at any time using the buttons below:
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Google Analytics
If you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous usage data including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Approximate location (country/city level, not precise)
- How you found our site (search engine, direct link, etc.)
We have enabled IP anonymisation, so your full IP address is never stored by Google. We do not use Google Analytics data to identify individuals.
For more information on how Google handles data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Advertising Cookies
Our websites display ads via Google AdSense. Google may set cookies to serve ads and measure their effectiveness. These cookies are managed by Google and may be used for personalised advertising based on your browsing activity.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense — measures ad interactions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense — stores ad personalisation | 13 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick — ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick — checks if browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
You can opt out of personalised ads via Google's Ad Settings.
Affiliate Cookies
Our sites contain affiliate links. When you click these links, our affiliate partners may set cookies to track referrals:
| Partner | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Associates | Tracks product referrals from our links to Amazon.co.uk | 24 hours |
| Awin | Tracks referrals to advertiser sites (e.g. pet insurance) | 30 days |
These cookies are only set when you click an affiliate link. They do not track your general browsing on our site.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies listed above, third-party services we use (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, Awin) may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to each provider's privacy policy for details on how they handle your data.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how our site works.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at stubointeractive.com/contact.