Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 July 2026
What this site uses
searchtechlab.com uses a small number of cookies and browser local-storage entries, split into two categories:
Necessary — always active.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
stl.cart.v1 (local storage) | Remembers what's in your cart between visits and browser tabs | Until you clear it or complete/abandon checkout |
stl.consent (local storage) | Remembers your cookie choice, so you're not asked again every visit | 12 months |
| Session state (checkout step) | Keeps your place in a multi-step checkout | Cleared when the browser tab closes or the order completes |
These aren't optional — the cart and checkout can't function without them, and none of them identify you personally or track you across other sites.
Analytics — off until you accept.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics 4 — distinguishes users, in aggregate, with IP addresses anonymised | Up to 13 months |
_ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics 4 — persists session state for reporting | Up to 13 months |
Analytics cookies are set by Google Analytics 4 (processor: Google Ireland Limited) and are not present on the site, and no analytics script is loaded, until you actively accept them through the cookie banner or preferences panel.
How consent works
On your first visit, a banner offers three equally-weighted choices: Accept, Reject, or Manage preferences. No box is pre-ticked beyond Necessary, which cannot be switched off. If you choose Reject, or leave Analytics off in the preferences panel, no analytics script loads and no analytics cookie is set. Your choice is stored (see
stl.consent above) so you aren't asked again on every visit.Changing your choice
Reopen your preferences at any time using "Manage cookie preferences" in the site footer. Changing your choice takes effect immediately: turning Analytics off removes future tracking and, where technically possible, existing analytics cookies are cleared. You can also delete cookies directly through your browser's own settings at any time.
Contact
Questions about this policy: support@searchtechlab.com.
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