Last updated: June 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how LapelLoom ("we", "us", "our"), operating lapelloom.com, uses cookies and similar technologies such as localStorage when you visit our site. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use lapelloom.com, you acknowledge this policy, and where required, you control the use of non-essential cookies through our consent banner.
What Are Cookies and localStorage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. localStorage is a similar browser-based storage mechanism that allows a website to save small pieces of data directly in your browser, without necessarily transmitting that data back to a server. We use a combination of both to operate our site and to remember your preferences.
How LapelLoom Uses Cookies and localStorage
- Consent Preference Storage (localStorage): When you first visit LapelLoom, a consent banner appears asking whether you accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice (accept or decline) is saved directly in your browser's localStorage. This allows us to remember your preference on future visits so you are not repeatedly asked to make the same decision. This storage is strictly functional and is not used for tracking or advertising purposes.
- Essential Cookies: Some cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the site, such as maintaining page security, enabling navigation, and supporting core features like saved article lists or display settings. These do not require consent because they are essential to delivering the service you request.
- Analytics Cookies (Conditional): If, and only if, you click "Accept" on our consent banner, analytics cookies are then loaded to help us understand how visitors use LapelLoom — for example, which reviews on suits, blazers, or formalwear accessories are most popular, how long visitors stay on a page, and which pages lead to high bounce rates. If you click "Decline," these analytics scripts are never loaded, and no analytics cookies are placed on your device.
Third-Party Analytics Cookies
When analytics cookies are enabled (only after consent is given), we may use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated and anonymized data about site usage. These third parties may set their own cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. The information collected typically includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- General geographic location (city or region level, not precise location)
- Device type, browser type, and operating system
- Referral source (e.g., search engine, social media, direct link)
This data helps us improve our reviews, buying guides, and overall site experience for readers researching men's suits and formalwear. We do not use this data to personally identify individual visitors.
How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent
You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time using one of the following methods:
- Clear Your Browser Storage: Since your consent preference is stored in localStorage rather than a traditional cookie, the most direct way to reset your choice is to clear your browser's site data or storage for lapelloom.com. This is typically found in your browser settings under "Privacy," "Site Settings," or "Clear Browsing Data." Once cleared, the consent banner will reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a new choice.
- Browser-Level Cookie Controls: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions, as steps vary between Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other browsers.
- Decline on the Banner: If you have not yet made a choice, simply click "Decline" on the consent banner when it appears to prevent analytics cookies from loading.
What Happens If You Decline or Clear Consent?
Declining cookies or clearing your stored consent does not affect your ability to browse LapelLoom, read our suit and formalwear reviews, or access any published content. The only difference is that analytics scripts will not run, meaning we will not receive anonymized usage data from your visit. Essential functional storage will continue to operate as needed for the site to work correctly.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our own practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and localStorage.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how LapelLoom uses cookies and localStorage, please reach out to us through the contact information provided on our website. We are happy to clarify any part of this policy.