Cookie Policy

This policy explains how Walton Custom Watches uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

Last Updated: April 6, 2026

At a Glance

We use a limited number of essential cookies to support account authentication, session security, and core website functionality. We also use similar browser storage, including localStorage, for features such as theme preference, guest shopping state, and short-term form cooldowns.

Essential

Authentication and secure session handling

Optional Tracking

We do not currently use optional analytics or advertising cookies on our storefront

Browser Storage

Theme, guest shopping state, and temporary cooldown data

1. Essential Cookies We Use

We use essential cookies in connection with authentication and secure session handling. These cookies help us provide account-related features and keep certain parts of the website functioning properly.

  • Sign-in and account access: keeping authenticated users signed in as they move between pages
  • Protected routes: determining whether a visitor can access account and admin areas
  • Session continuity: keeping browser and server session state in sync
  • Security: supporting secure session management for authenticated features

Important: These cookies are necessary for login and account-related functionality. Blocking them may prevent sign-in or cause authenticated features to stop working correctly.

2. Browser Storage and Similar Technologies

Not all data stored in your browser is stored in cookies. We also use similar technologies, including localStorage, for convenience features and short-lived client-side state.

  • Theme preference: remembering light, dark, or system theme behavior in the browser
  • Guest shopping state: storing guest session identifiers and related cart behavior on the client
  • Temporary form cooldowns: storing short cooldown timers for contact and custom request forms
  • Legacy/transition state: preserving or clearing guest cart data during sign-in, sign-up, and order completion flows

Why this matters:

If you clear site data in your browser, you may remove saved preferences and any guest shopping state stored on your device.

3. Payments and Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party providers to support payment processing and account services. For example, we use Stripe to process payments, and Stripe may use its own cookies or similar technologies to operate checkout, help prevent fraud, and process transactions.

  • Stripe: payment processing and related fraud-prevention or security tooling during checkout
  • Supabase: authentication/session infrastructure for signed-in users

Third-party technologies are governed not only by this page, but also by the privacy and cookie practices of the relevant provider.

4. Optional Analytics and Advertising Cookies

At this time, we do not currently use optional analytics or advertising cookies on our storefront, such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, or Meta/Facebook Pixel.

  • We do not currently use optional analytics cookies to measure browsing behavior on the storefront
  • We do not currently use advertising cookies for targeted ads on the storefront
  • If we add optional analytics, advertising, or personalization tools in the future, we will update this policy accordingly

5. Managing Cookies and Site Data

You can manage cookies and browser storage through your browser settings.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete stored cookies, or clear site data such as localStorage.

  • Delete stored cookies for this site
  • Clear saved site data and localStorage
  • Restrict third-party cookies in supported browsers
  • Use private browsing or session-only modes where available

Note: If you block essential auth cookies or clear site data, you may be signed out, lose saved preferences, or reset guest shopping state.

Browser-specific instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about this page or our current use of cookies and similar browser storage, contact us:

Email: waltoncustomwatches@gmail.com

Contact page: Visit our contact form