Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how The Planet Deals LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in Wyoming, United States, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://theplanetdealsllc.io and any associated sub-domains or services (collectively, the "Website"). This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or are deleted. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted as soon as you close your browser. We use both types on our Website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies used on our Website into the following types:
3.1 Strictly Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and account authentication. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website would not function correctly without them.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and payment processing security | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Payment session identification and fraud detection | Session |
| PYPF | PayPal | Payment processing, fraud prevention, and risk management | Session |
3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our Website.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier; used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track interactions across pages | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users; stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate and limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
| ph_* | PostHog | Product analytics including session tracking, feature flag evaluation, user identification, and event recording | 1 year |
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | The Planet Deals LLC | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| locale | The Planet Deals LLC | Remembers your preferred language and regional settings | 1 year |
3.4 Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. They are also used by third-party services we integrate for payments, affiliate tracking, and AI services.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with ad efficiency across websites | 3 months | |
| NID | Stores visitor preferences and is used to customize ads on Google properties | 6 months | |
| ts, tsrce, x-pp-s | PayPal | Used by PayPal for cross-site security, login persistence, and analytics | Varies |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use cookies from trusted third-party partners. These third parties may set cookies on your device when you interact with their services through our Website. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies:
- Google Analytics -- Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads on its own advertising network. Google Privacy Policy
- PostHog -- Product analytics platform used to understand user behavior, feature usage, and performance. PostHog Privacy Policy
- Stripe -- Payment processing platform. Stripe sets cookies for fraud prevention, payment authentication, and to ensure secure transactions. Stripe Privacy Policy
- PayPal -- Payment processing and digital wallet service. PayPal uses cookies for secure payment processing, fraud detection, and account verification. PayPal Privacy Policy
- AI Service Providers -- We integrate various AI services (including but not limited to Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, and others) that may set cookies or use local storage for session management, authentication, and service delivery. Please refer to each provider's privacy policy for details on their cookie practices.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them. The specific retention periods for the cookies we use are as follows:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser (e.g., Stripe session ID, PayPal session cookies).
- Short-term cookies: Retained for 1 minute to 24 hours (e.g., _gat, _gid).
- Medium-term cookies: Retained for 3 to 6 months (e.g., _gcl_au, NID).
- Long-term cookies: Retained for 1 to 2 years (e.g., _ga, PostHog cookies, Stripe fraud prevention, cookie consent preferences).
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Here is how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
You can also opt out of specific analytics services:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- PostHog: You can disable PostHog tracking by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings. PostHog respects the DNT (Do Not Track) header.
7. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage. Web beacons are tiny graphic files that contain a unique identifier, enabling us to recognize when someone has visited our Website or opened an email we have sent. Local storage and session storage work similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and are accessed differently by the browser. These technologies are used for the same purposes as described in this Cookie Policy.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We honor DNT signals where technically feasible. However, please note that not all third-party services integrated into our Website may respond to DNT signals. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of such third parties for their DNT practices.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or any other reason we determine is necessary or appropriate. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect. These rights may include the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, California, or other jurisdictions with applicable data protection laws, you may exercise these rights by contacting us at the information provided below.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
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