Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID | Session management (login state, CSRF protection) | Session |
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences to improve your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
abc_theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | Persistent (localStorage) |
abc_age_verified | Remembers that you confirmed your age | Persistent (localStorage) |
Analytics Cookies
We use Matomo (self-hosted) for analytics. These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_pk_id.* | Matomo visitor identification | 13 months |
_pk_ses.* | Matomo session tracking | 30 minutes |
3. Third-Party Cookies
When you make a purchase, you are redirected to Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set its own cookies during the checkout process, subject to Stripe's Cookie Policy.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all or specific cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or using certain features.
5. Do Not Track
Our Matomo analytics installation respects the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal. If your browser sends a DNT header, we will not track your visit.
6. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features or change analytics providers. Check this page for the latest information.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us at info@abcerotica.com.