Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 26, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
2. How We Use Cookies
Altapatch uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
- Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Language cookies: Remember your language selection
- Cart cookies: Remember items in your shopping cart
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views and user behavior
- PostHog: Product analytics that help us understand how features are used
- Performance cookies: Help us improve site speed and functionality
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use advertising or social-media tracking cookies. If that changes, we will update this policy and request consent where required.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- PostHog: Product analytics
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
5.2 Cookie Settings by Browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
5.3 Opt-Out Options
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising cookies: Visit www.aboutads.info/choices or www.youronlinechoices.eu
6. Essential Cookies We Cannot Disable
Some cookies are essential for our website to function and cannot be disabled:
- Shopping cart functionality
- User authentication
- Security features
- Checkout process
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:
- Inability to log in or stay logged in
- Loss of shopping cart items
- Reduced website functionality
- Need to re-enter preferences on each visit
8. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us through our contact page or email info@altapatch.com.