Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 17, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
ModelToMake uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage) to operate our Platform, enhance your experience, and understand how you use our services.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Account authentication and login
- Shopping cart and checkout process
- Security and fraud prevention
- Page navigation and load balancing
- Remembering your preferences and settings
Note: You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies as they are required for the Platform to function.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your language and region preferences
- Remembering your last viewed models
- Saving your customization settings
- Enabling live chat support
2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform:
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Features used and interactions
- Error messages encountered
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
We use Google Analytics and similar tools to collect this anonymized data to improve our Platform.
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness:
- Showing personalized product recommendations
- Retargeting ads on other platforms
- Measuring ad performance and conversions
- Limiting how many times you see an ad
3. Specific Cookies We Use
3.1 Authentication & Security
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains login session | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Prevents CSRF attacks | Session |
| auth_token | Remembers logged-in user | 1 year |
3.2 Shopping & E-commerce
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cart_id | Saves shopping cart contents | 7 days |
| checkout_token | Secures checkout process | 1 hour |
| recently_viewed | Recently viewed models | 30 days |
3.3 Analytics
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3.4 Marketing & Advertising
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracking | 3 months |
| _pin_unauth | Pinterest - tracking | 1 year |
| ads_prefs | Ad preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We allow trusted third parties to place cookies on our Platform for the following purposes:
4.1 Payment Processors
- Stripe: To process payments securely
- PayPal: For PayPal checkout
4.2 Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: To analyze Platform usage
- Hotjar: To understand user behavior through heatmaps
4.3 Social Media & Advertising
- Facebook: For social features and advertising
- Google Ads: For remarketing and conversion tracking
- Pinterest: For Pinterest integration and ads
4.4 Support Tools
- Intercom/Crisp: For live chat support
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject cookies
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
5.2 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Platform, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies
- Reject All: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
- Manage Preferences: Choose which categories to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain tracking:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Consumer Opt Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Consumer Choice
6. Similar Technologies
6.1 Local Storage
We use HTML5 local storage to store preferences and session data. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically sent to the server with each request.
6.2 Web Beacons & Pixels
We use small transparent images (web beacons/pixels) in emails and on our Platform to track email opens and user interactions.
6.3 Fingerprinting
We do not use device fingerprinting for tracking purposes.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable certain cookies, some features may not function properly:
- Strictly Necessary: Platform will not function properly
- Functional: Preferences will not be remembered
- Analytics: We won't be able to improve the Platform based on usage data
- Marketing: You may see less relevant advertisements
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@modeltomake.com
Support: support@modeltomake.com
Address: ModelToMake Inc.
123 Innovation Drive
San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
10. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with: