Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 7, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how OC Watch Guy (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our online store, the categories of cookies we use, and the choices available to you. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage, and software development kits (SDKs) work in comparable ways. They can be set by us (“first-party”) or by third parties whose services appear on our site (“third-party”). They may last only for your visit (“session” cookies) or remain until they expire or you delete them (“persistent” cookies).
How we use cookies and ask for your consent
When you first visit our site we show a cookie banner. Strictly necessary and functional cookies are always active because the site relies on them to work (security, checkout, live chat, and financing). Performance & analytics and marketing cookies are switched on by default in the banner, but nothing is loaded until you confirm your choice — if you leave the site without interacting, no optional cookies are placed.
You can switch the analytics and marketing categories off using “Manage cookies” on the banner, and they will not be used.
Categories of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to work (security, checkout, and remembering your consent choice). These cannot be turned off.
- Functional — powers core site features such as live chat and financing widgets (e.g. Affirm).
- Performance & analytics — help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics) so we can improve it. Data is aggregated.
- Marketing & advertising — used to measure campaigns and show relevant offers (e.g. Google Ads, Meta/Facebook, Klaviyo).
Cookie list
The tables below list the cookies used on our site, grouped by category.
Strictly necessary
Always active. The site cannot work without these.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| oc_cookie_consent | OC Watch Guy | Remembers your cookie choices so we don't ask again. | 1 year |
| _medusa_cart_id | OC Watch Guy | Keeps the items in your shopping cart. | 7 days |
| _medusa_jwt | OC Watch Guy | Keeps you signed in to your account. | 7 days |
| _medusa_cache_id | OC Watch Guy | Serves the correct version of pages for your visit. | 1 day |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Protects the site from bots and abusive traffic. | 30 minutes |
Functional
Always active. Loaded only after you answer the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affirm cookies (affirm.com) | Affirm | Shows financing offers and runs Affirm checkout. Set on Affirm's own domain. | Set by Affirm |
Performance & analytics
Only set if you allow performance & analytics cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors so we can measure site usage. | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Keeps track of your session for usage statistics. | 2 years |
Marketing & advertising
Only set if you allow marketing cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures which ads lead to visits and purchases. | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Delivers and measures Meta advertising. | 90 days |
| __kla_id | Klaviyo | Links site visits to email engagement to personalize offers. | 2 years |
| _uetsid | Microsoft Advertising | Tracks a visit across pages to measure Microsoft ads. | 1 day |
| _uetvid | Microsoft Advertising | Recognizes returning visitors to measure Microsoft ads. | 13 months |
Managing your choices
You can change your choice at any time using the “Cookie Preferences” link in the site footer, which reopens the cookie banner where you can turn the optional categories (performance & analytics, marketing) on or off. Strictly necessary and functional cookies are marked “Always Active” and cannot be disabled. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as intended if you do.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be reflected on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or through the contact details on our website.
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