1. Purpose
This Cookie Policy explains how Wall Candy Stickers uses cookies and similar technologies on an informational Stocks financial blog. It outlines categories, purposes, and how preferences can be managed. Cookie use is minimized and presented with clear choices.
The policy is intended to help users understand technical mechanisms used by the website. It does not describe commercial tracking activities. All explanations are provided for transparency and clarity.
2. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files stored on a device by a website. Some are necessary for basic operation, while others support optional functions such as remembering preferences or measuring general usage. Similar technologies may perform comparable functions.
Cookies do not provide direct access to personal files or systems. Their role is limited to technical support of website functions. Use of cookies depends on browser and user settings.
3. Cookie Categories
Necessary: support page delivery, security, and stability.
Functional: remember user preferences where available.
Analytics: measure general usage in aggregated form to improve clarity and navigation.
Advertising: if present in the technical stack, configured for limited measurement only; the site does not use targeted advertising.
Each category serves a distinct technical purpose. Categories are separated to allow clear user choice. No category is used beyond its stated function.
4. Purposes by Category
Necessary cookies ensure reliable operation of the website. Functional cookies store settings to reduce repeated inputs. Analytics cookies provide aggregated insights without identifying individuals.
Advertising-related technologies, if present, are limited to non-targeted measurement. No cookie category is used to influence user behavior. Purposes remain consistent with a noncommercial site.
5. Duration
Cookies may be session-based or persistent with set durations. Durations vary by purpose and can be controlled or deleted via browser settings.
Session cookies expire when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain for defined periods unless removed earlier. Users retain control through browser tools.
6. Consent Banner
Where non-essential cookies are used, a consent banner is provided. No non-essential cookies are enabled by pre-selected checkboxes. Preferences can be accepted, declined, or changed later.
The banner is designed to be clear and non-intrusive. Choices are respected according to selection. Declining optional cookies does not restrict access to core content.
7. Managing Preferences
Users can manage preferences through site controls where available or via browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect some site functions.
Instructions for browser settings vary by device and software. Users are responsible for managing local controls. Preference changes take effect based on technical limitations.
8. Cookies and Personal Information
Some identifiers may be considered personal information under state laws. Domain favors aggregated measurement and limits identification risk. The site does not sell or share personal information and does not use targeted advertising.
Cookie data is processed only for stated purposes. No profiling is conducted using cookie identifiers. Processing remains aligned with privacy principles.
9. Service Provider Cookies
Service providers may set cookies to support hosting, security, performance, or analytics. These are used only to deliver services to Domain and not for independent marketing.
Providers act under documented instructions. Cookie use by providers is limited to technical necessity. Independent reuse of data is not permitted.
10. Updates
This Policy may be updated to reflect changes in cookie use or controls.
Updates are published directly on this page. Continued use of the site reflects awareness of the current version. The “Last Updated” date indicates revision timing.
