All About Cookies
What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files that are saved to your computer or device to help websites function properly and provide a more personalized browsing experience. When you visit Pumpkin-Stencils.com, cookies may track certain aspects of your behavior on the site so we can offer you better tools, recommendations, and content during your next visit.
Cookies help us understand how users interact with our pages, so we can improve the overall site experience and display relevant materials like stencil recommendations, tutorials, or seasonal designs tailored to your interests.
They may also collect information such as your IP address, device type, browser details, general location, and referring links. If you fill out a form or sign up for updates, cookies may help remember your name or email for subscriber verification.
You should assume that any time you use our website, or visit a partner site we link to, cookies and similar tracking technologies may be used.
Cookies Are Safe
Cookies are not programs and do not harm your computer. They are widely used across most websites on the internet. Every major browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) uses its own method to store cookies.
They are designed to enhance your experience—helping remember your preferences, items you’ve viewed, or content you interact with most.
Types of Cookies We May Use
Authentication/Session Cookies
These are temporary and deleted once you close your browser. They store anonymous session data and help you navigate multiple pages without needing to log in or re-enter information.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a fixed period and help us recognize returning visitors. They’re often used for performance tracking and may be set to last days or months depending on the tool (e.g., Google Analytics).
First-Party Cookies
These are set directly by Pumpkin-Stencils.com, and are essential to operating and improving our site.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by analytics services or advertising partners we work with. These help track effectiveness of ads or analyze traffic on the site. Examples include cookies from Google or Facebook.
What Are Cookies Used For?
Cookies serve a variety of functions on our site:
Analytical Performance
We use tools like Google Analytics to monitor traffic and understand user behavior—such as what pages you visit, how long you stay, and what content is most engaging. This data is anonymous and only used to improve site experience.
Website Functionality
Some cookies remember your preferences (like saved stencil categories or download options) and allow certain features, such as form autofill or comment interaction, to work properly.
Essential Service Functionality
These cookies are required to complete core functions like submitting a form or purchasing a product. Without them, the site may not operate correctly.
Behavioral Advertising
We may use cookies to show you stencil-related ads based on your past visits, using remarketing tools from trusted partners like Google or Facebook.
Viewing & Managing Cookies
You can view or remove cookies at any time via your browser settings.
For Chrome users, go to:
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data > See All Cookies and Site Data
Each browser has a similar path for managing cookies. You can also visit tools like Network Advertising Initiative Consumer Opt-Out to manage your tracking preferences across multiple services.
Cookies We Use
Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors navigate our site. These cookies help us track pages visited, time on site, and user actions in order to improve layout, features, and performance.
Read the Google Analytics privacy policy to learn more about how this data is handled.
Forms & Comment Cookies
If you fill out a form or comment on a blog post, cookies may store your name or email so you don’t have to retype them next time.
Email Subscription Cookies
If you subscribe to our seasonal newsletter or stencil updates, cookies may track whether you’re new or returning to help tailor our email communications.
Order & Payment Cookies
When you make a purchase from one of our linked stencil kits or materials, third-party platforms like Amazon may use cookies to handle the transaction securely and track orders.
Social Media Cookies
We may include social media buttons (e.g., Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram). These platforms may use cookies to track usage and tailor content within their own networks. Please review their respective cookie policies for details.
Advertising, Marketing & Remarketing Cookies
Cookies may also be used to serve you relevant ads on other websites based on your interaction with Pumpkin-Stencils.com. For example, you might see ads for pumpkin carving kits or Halloween decor after visiting us.
These cookies may come from platforms such as:
Google Ads
Facebook Pixel
Pinterest
Other advertising partners
We may share anonymous behavioral data (not personal information like names or emails) to tailor the ads you see.
Questions?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is used, please contact us at support@pumpkin-stencils.com or via our Contact Page.
This policy is subject to updates and changes without notice.
Last updated: 15 June 2025