Last Updated: March 28, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics, and deliver a personalized experience. Cookies can be "persistent" (stored until they expire or you delete them) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
ITDevSpot uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| cart_data | Stores shopping cart contents | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - identifies user session | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - rate limiting | 1 minute |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_prefs | Stores user interface preferences (language, theme) | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Tracks recently viewed products | 30 days |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to show relevant advertisements. They are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - measures ad effectiveness | 90 days |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn - advertising insights | 90 days |
3. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings
- Our Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner to manage your preferences when you first visit our site
- Opt-Out Links: Use the opt-out mechanisms provided by third-party analytics providers
Please note that disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of our website, including the shopping cart and checkout process.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We have no direct control over these cookies. The third-party providers include:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Facebook (advertising, with consent)
- LinkedIn (advertising, with consent)
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.