Last updated: November 2025
At Free Market Defender, we use cookies and similar technologies to make our website work properly, improve your browsing experience, and help us understand how visitors engage with our mission-driven content.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites recognize your device and remember your actions or preferences — such as login details, language, or items in your shopping cart.
Some cookies are essential to make the site function, while others help us improve performance and analyze usage.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure our website operates securely and efficiently
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Remember your preferences (like newsletter signup status or cart contents)
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Understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve navigation and content
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Track the effectiveness of our educational campaigns and outreach (in aggregate, never personally identifiable)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies: Required for basic site operation — for example, Shopify checkout or account management.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors find and use our site (via Google Analytics or Shopify Analytics).
Functional cookies: Enhance usability by remembering preferences and settings.
Marketing cookies (limited): May be used for social integrations, such as sharing articles or following us on social platforms.
We do not use invasive advertising cookies or sell data to third parties.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality — such as Shopify, Google Analytics, or embedded social content.
We do not control these cookies directly, but you can manage or block them through your browser settings.
5. Managing or Disabling Cookies
You can accept, refuse, or delete cookies anytime by adjusting your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
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Block cookies altogether
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Remove existing cookies
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Receive alerts before a cookie is placed
Please note: disabling cookies may affect how certain features of our website perform (like checkout or newsletter pop-ups).
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new regulations, technologies, or website improvements.
The “Last updated” date above shows the most recent revision.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or data privacy, please contact us at:
info@freemarketdefender.com
