Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2024
Laced District ("we", "us", "our", accessible at lacedistrict.com) uses a limited number of cookies and browser storage technologies to run this website and to understand how our sneaker and footwear reviews are used. This policy explains what those technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control or withdraw your consent at any time.
What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Local storage (specifically localStorage) is a similar browser technology that allows a website to save small pieces of data directly in your browser, without setting a traditional cookie. Unlike cookies, data stored in localStorage does not expire automatically and is not sent to our servers with every page request — it stays on your device until it is cleared.
How Laced District Uses Cookies and Local Storage
We keep our use of tracking technology as minimal as possible. Specifically, we use:
- Consent Preference Storage (localStorage): When you first visit lacedistrict.com, a cookie consent banner appears asking whether you accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice — "accepted" or "declined" — is saved in your browser's localStorage. This allows us to remember your preference so the banner does not reappear on every visit. This storage item does not track your browsing activity; it only records your consent decision.
- Essential Site Functionality: Some strictly necessary cookies or local storage entries may be used to ensure core parts of the site work correctly, such as remembering display settings or preventing the consent banner from showing repeatedly. These are not used for tracking or advertising purposes and do not require separate consent under applicable law.
- Analytics Cookies (only if you accept): If you click "Accept" on our consent banner, we activate analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our sneaker reviews, comparison guides, and buying advice — for example, which pages are most read, how long visitors stay, and which articles lead to the most engagement. If you click "Decline", these analytics cookies are never set, and no analytics data is collected about your visit beyond basic, anonymized server logs used for security and site stability.
Third-Party Analytics Cookies
When analytics cookies are enabled (i.e., after you accept our cookie banner), we may use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated and anonymized information about site usage. These providers may set their own cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. This data helps us improve our sneaker reviews, sizing guides, and overall site experience, but it is not used to personally identify you.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or cross-site tracking cookies on lacedistrict.com.
How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent
You are always in control of your cookie preferences. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using any of the following methods:
- Clear your browser storage: Go to your browser's settings and clear cookies and site data (including localStorage) specifically for lacedistrict.com. The next time you visit, the consent banner will reappear, allowing you to make a new choice.
- Decline on the banner: If the consent banner is visible, simply click "Decline" to prevent analytics cookies from being set.
- Browser-level cookie controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies globally or on a per-site basis through their privacy or security settings menus.
Please note that clearing your browser storage will also remove your saved consent choice, so you may be asked to make a new selection on your next visit.
Do We Use Cookies to Collect Personal Information?
No. The cookies and localStorage entries described above do not collect names, email addresses, payment details, or other directly identifying personal information. Analytics data, when enabled, is aggregated and anonymized to the extent provided by our analytics provider.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Laced District handles cookies and local storage, please reach out to us through the contact page at lacedistrict.com.