Cookie Policy
Effective date: July 28, 2026. Last updated: July 28, 2026.
This Cookie Policy explains how Modelink Press LLC ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on modelinkpress.com ("Site").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites function, remember preferences, and analyze usage. "Cookies" here includes similar technologies like localStorage, sessionStorage, and tracking pixels.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary)
Required for the Site to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Session management: Keeps you logged in during checkout/consultation booking
- CSRF protection: Prevents cross-site request forgery on forms
- Load balancing: Routes requests to healthy servers
- Theme preference: Remembers light/dark mode (localStorage)
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the Site. Only set with your consent (via Plausible/GA).
- Plausible Analytics: Privacy-friendly, no cookies, no personal data. Tracks page views, referrers, device type, country.
- Google Analytics (optional): More detailed behavioral analysis. Only loaded if you accept analytics cookies.
Marketing (Not Currently Used)
We do not currently use advertising/targeting cookies (Meta Pixel, Google Ads, etc.). If we add them, we'll update this policy and request consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some integrated services may set their own cookies:
- PayPal: During checkout (paypal.com cookies)
- Stripe: If used for payments (stripe.com cookies)
- Sanity.io: CMS preview mode (sanity.io cookies, only for editors)
- Vercel: Deployment analytics (vercel-analytics cookies)
We don't control these third-party cookies. Check their respective privacy policies.
4. Your Choices
- Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled (Site won't work)
- Analytics cookies: Opt out via the cookie banner or Plausible opt-out
- Browser settings: Block/delete all cookies (breaks functionality)
- Do Not Track: We respect DNT header for analytics
5. Cookie Details
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| theme | modelinkpress.com | Dark/light mode preference | 1 year | Essential (localStorage) |
| plausible_session | Plausible Analytics | Anonymous session tracking | 30 min | Analytics (no cookie) |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | User distinction, session tracking | 2 years / 24 hrs | Analytics (opt-in) |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention during checkout | 30 min | Third-party |
| ts_c | PayPal | Payment session | Session | Third-party |
6. Changes
We may update this policy. Changes posted here with updated effective date.
7. Contact
Questions? Email hello@modelinkpress.com or write to Modelink Press LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA.