1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Similar technologies (such as local storage) can store small pieces of information to help websites function correctly.
2. How We Use Cookies
Cookie Policy
This website uses only strictly necessary cookies for:
- Security (e.g., session authentication)
- Country detection (via IP, not stored)
- Payment processing (via Stripe, no PII stored)
No tracking, analytics, or marketing cookies are used. As these cookies are essential for the website to function, no consent is required under GDPR. You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id |
Security (user authentication) | Active session |
country_detect |
Display correct currency | 24 hours |
stripe_session |
Payment processing (Stripe) | Active session |
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary
Required for core functionality and security, such as CSRF protection, bot detection, and maintaining session safety.
- Functional
Used to remember preferences such as your selected or detected country, so we can display prices in the appropriate currency.
- Payments
Used to support payment processing and fraud prevention during checkout (for example, Stripe-related device or fraud-prevention cookies).
- Consent management
Used to store your cookie consent choices so that we can respect them on future visits.
3. Cookies You May See
The following table lists examples of cookies that may be set when you use the platform:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|
_csrf |
Helps protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF). | Strictly necessary |
CF_VERIFIED_DEVICE_* |
Detect abuse and protect the site (Cloudflare-related). | Strictly necessary |
_cfuvid, _cf_logged_in |
Security, bot mitigation, and request integrity (Cloudflare). | Strictly necessary |
countryCode |
Stores your selected or detected country for currency display. | Functional |
_stripe_mid |
Supports payment processing & fraud prevention (Stripe-related). | Payments |
OptanonConsent |
Stores your cookie consent choices (if consent management tool used). | Consent |
OptanonAlertBoxClosed |
Stores your cookie consent choices (consent management tool). | Consent |
Note: Cookie names, lifetimes, and providers may vary depending on configuration, environment, and third-party services.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
• You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies.
• Blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the platform to stop working
correctly (for example, login, checkout, or security features).
• Where available, you can update your cookie consent choices using the cookie banner or
consent settings on the platform.
5. Contact Us
For questions, please contact us at hey [@] bonte.app
Last updated: December 22, 2025