Cookie Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how FrontRunner, LLC, doing business as Stay Staged ("Stay Staged," "we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at staystaged.com, use our Platform, or interact with our Services (collectively, the "Services").

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using our Services, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy, subject to your ability to manage your preferences as described below. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using the Services.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES?

2.1 Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide analytical information to the website owners.

2.2 Similar Technologies

• Web Beacons/Pixels: Small graphic images (often invisible) embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have viewed specific content or opened an email. We use pixels (like the Meta Pixel) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising.
• Local Storage: Technologies like HTML5 local storage allow data to be stored locally on your device's browser, enabling features like remembering your login state or shopping cart contents without relying solely on cookies.
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but the data is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We classify the cookies used on our Services into the following categories:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, account authentication, and remembering items in your shopping cart. Without these cookies, the Services cannot function properly, and they cannot be disabled in our cookie preference center.

• Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our Services, such as which pages you visit most often, how much time you spend on the site, and if you encounter error messages. This data is aggregated and anonymized. We use this information to improve how our Services work and to understand our user base.

• Examples: Google Analytics, Mixpanel.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Services to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, your account tier/trade status, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Examples: Remembering your preferred pricing display, recently viewed items, live chat functionality.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website, and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

• Examples: Meta Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag.

4. FIRST-PARTY VS. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

4.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by Stay Staged (staystaged.com) when you visit our Services. They are generally used to identify your preferences and facilitate essential site functionality.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by domains other than staystaged.com. We partner with third-party service providers (e.g., analytics providers, advertising networks, payment processors) who may set cookies on your device when you interact with our Services. We do not control the deployment of these third-party cookies. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information.

Key third-party partners include:

• Google: Analytics and Advertising (See Google's Privacy Policy)
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram): Advertising and Social Features (See Meta's Privacy Policy)
• Stripe: Payment Processing Security (See Stripe's Privacy Policy)

5. HOW LONG DO COOKIES LAST?

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your browser window.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie (ranging from a few days to several years) or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

6. HOW TO MANAGE YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Here is how you can manage your preferences:

6.1 Stay Staged Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Services, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can use this banner to opt-in or opt-out of specific categories of cookies (Performance, Functional, Targeting). You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. The method varies from browser to browser. Please note that if you choose to reject strictly necessary cookies via your browser settings, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our Services (e.g., logging in or completing a purchase).

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Advertising

You can opt-out of many third-party ad networks using tools provided by digital advertising alliances:

• US: Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) WebChoices Tool (optout.aboutads.info)
• US: Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out (optout.networkadvertising.org)
• EU/UK: European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) (youronlinechoices.eu)
• Canada: AdChoices Canada (youradchoices.ca)

6.4 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers may transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to the websites you visit. Currently, there is no accepted industry standard for how to respond to these signals. Therefore, we do not currently respond to DNT signals. However, we do honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as described below.

7. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, if required by law, obtain your consent. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: