Last Updated: May 19, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Baron Von Kessler (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://sastobooks.com (the “Website”). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them. In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information—or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide reporting information.
- First-party cookies are set by us and only readable by our Website.
- Third-party cookies are set by domains other than sastobooks.com, often to enable advertising, analytics, or interactive content.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons:
- Essential Cookies – required for the Website to operate (e.g., secure login, shopping cart).
- Performance & Functionality Cookies – enhance and personalize your experience (e.g., embedded videos, remember language).
- Analytics & Customization Cookies – help us understand how our Website is used and measure marketing effectiveness.
- Advertising Cookies – tailor ads to your interests and prevent repetitive ad displays.
3. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can:
- Use the Cookie Consent Manager banner on our Website to select which categories of cookies you accept.
- Adjust your web browser settings to refuse all or some cookies (see your browser’s “Help” menu for instructions).
- Opt out of targeted advertising via industry opt-out tools:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect Website functionality.
4. Cookie Categories & Examples
Below is a sample of the types of cookies you may encounter on sastobooks.com:
Category | Name | Purpose | Provider | Expires |
---|---|---|---|---|
Essential | wc_cart_hash | Maintains your shopping cart contents across pages | .sastobooks.com | Session |
wp_login | Keeps you logged in securely | .sastobooks.com | Session | |
Performance & Functionality | wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Enables emoji support in WordPress | .sastobooks.com | Session |
Analytics & Customization | _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes users and sessions | .sastobooks.com | 1 year 1 month 4 days |
_clsk | Microsoft Clarity: connects page views into a single session | .sastobooks.com | 24 hours | |
Advertising | _gcl_au | Google Ads: experiments with ad efficiency | .sastobooks.com | 2 months 29 days |
test_cookie | DoubleClick: checks if browser supports cookies | .doubleclick.net | 15 minutes | |
Unclassified | Priority | Under review – classification pending | .clarity.ms | Session |
For a full list of cookies and their purposes, please revisit this policy or contact us.
5. Other Tracking Technologies
We also use web beacons, pixels, and local storage (“Flash Cookies”) to:
- Monitor user traffic patterns
- Assist with site security and fraud prevention
- Measure email campaign performance
Blocking cookies may impair these functions.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time—for example, to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. The “Last Updated” date at the top will indicate when the policy was revised. Please revisit this page regularly.
7. Where to Get Further Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us:
Baron Von Kessler
1130 Scenic Loop Way, Apt 7207, Knoxville, TN 37932, USA
📧 [email protected]
📞 +1 (231) 427-0672
🕘 Support Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:30 PM EST