This Cookie Policy explains how Fated LLC dba stlweb.dev uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://stlweb.dev.

We believe in minimal data collection. We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or social media tracking pixels.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. They help websites remember your preferences, maintain sessions, and understand how visitors use the site.

2. Cookies We Use

2a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.

cookie-consent — Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined). Duration: 1 year. Set by: stlweb.dev.
PHPSESSID — Standard PHP session cookie for contact form CSRF protection. Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes). Set by: stlweb.dev.

2b. Analytics Cookies (Optional — Consent Required)

If you accept analytics cookies, we may use a privacy-respecting analytics tool with IP anonymization to understand how visitors use our site. We do not use Google Analytics. We use lightweight, privacy-first analytics with no cross-site tracking.

Page views, session duration, referral source. No personally identifiable information is collected by our analytics.
Data is not shared with advertising networks.
IP addresses are anonymized before storage.

3. No Third-Party Advertising Cookies

We do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or any advertising network cookies. We do not retarget visitors on other websites.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Our cookie banner: Use the "Decline" button when the banner appears to reject optional analytics cookies.
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation.
LocalStorage: Our cookie preference is stored in localStorage under the key cookie-consent. You can clear it via your browser's developer tools.

Note: disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy as our use of cookies changes. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent version.

6. Contact

Questions about cookies? Email hello@stlweb.dev.