Cookiepolicy

At skecherswalking.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to providing a transparent, convenient, and secure online shopping experience.

Our website offers Skechers walking shoes, cushioned sneakers, casual footwear, clothing, and accessories for customers throughout the United States.

Like many online stores, we may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember customer preferences, improve shopping experiences, and understand how visitors interact with our services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they may be used, the types of information they collect, and how you can manage your privacy preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit them.

These files help websites recognize certain information about your browser or device.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember shopping cart contents.
• Maintain account login sessions.
• Save website preferences.
• Support secure checkout.
• Understand website performance.
• Improve navigation and usability.
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising.
• Provide relevant shopping experiences.

Cookies do not generally contain complete payment card information or banking passwords.

However, certain cookie identifiers may constitute personal information under applicable privacy laws when they can be linked to an individual or household.

2. Why We Use Cookies

At skecherswalking.com, cookies may help us operate our online store and provide customers with a smoother shopping experience.

Depending on the technologies enabled on our website, we may use cookies to:

• Keep products in your shopping cart.
• Support order checkout.
• Remember selected preferences.
• Maintain account sessions.
• Help prevent fraudulent activity.
• Identify website errors.
• Understand how visitors use our pages.
• Improve product navigation.
• Evaluate marketing performance.
• Support relevant advertising where permitted.

We aim to use these technologies responsibly and provide appropriate privacy choices.

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

Our website may use several categories of cookies, depending on the services and features currently enabled.

These categories include:

• Strictly necessary cookies.
• Functional cookies.
• Analytics and performance cookies.
• Advertising and marketing cookies.
• Security-related cookies.
• Third-party cookies.

Not every category will necessarily be active during every visit.

The cookies used may vary according to your browser settings, privacy choices, and the website features you access.

4. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies support essential website functions.

Without these cookies, certain services may not operate correctly.

They may help with:

• Maintaining shopping cart contents.
• Supporting checkout functionality.
• Managing secure sessions.
• Remembering essential website settings.
• Preventing certain fraudulent activities.
• Maintaining website stability.

These cookies are generally used to provide services requested by visitors.

Disabling them may prevent parts of the website from functioning properly.

5. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help the website remember information that improves convenience and usability.

They may store preferences such as:

• Language selections.
• Display settings.
• Previously selected preferences.
• Certain account-related settings.
• Website navigation choices.

These cookies may reduce the need to repeat selections during future visits.

If you disable functional cookies, some preferences may not be remembered.

The website may still operate, but certain convenience features could be affected.

6. Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies may help us understand how customers interact with skecherswalking.com.

Depending on the services used, these cookies may collect information about:

• Pages visited.
• Time spent on website pages.
• Navigation patterns.
• Browser and device characteristics.
• Website errors.
• General traffic sources.
• Interactions with product categories.

This information may help us improve website performance, product discovery, and overall usability.

Where possible, we aim to use aggregated information for performance analysis.

Analytics data may still include identifiers that qualify as personal information under applicable law.

7. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies may be used to understand the effectiveness of promotional campaigns and provide advertising that is more relevant to visitors.

Depending on the advertising services enabled, these technologies may help:

• Measure advertising performance.
• Understand interactions with promotional content.
• Limit repeated advertisements.
• Identify general shopping interests.
• Support advertising across participating websites.
• Evaluate marketing campaigns.

Some advertising technologies may involve third-party providers.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate notices and choices regarding targeted advertising and related data practices.

Customers may be able to opt out of certain advertising uses through available privacy controls.

8. Shopping Cart Cookies

Shopping cart cookies help support the online purchasing process.

When you add Skechers walking shoes, sneakers, clothing, or accessories to your cart, cookies may help remember your selections while you continue browsing.

These technologies may support:

• Product selection.
• Cart quantities.
• Shopping session continuity.
• Checkout navigation.
• Temporary cart preferences.

Without certain shopping cart cookies, your selected items may not remain available as you move between pages.

These cookies are important for normal e-commerce functionality.

9. Checkout and Payment Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies may help maintain a secure and functional checkout process.

They may support:

• Checkout session management.
• Order processing.
• Payment authentication.
• Fraud prevention.
• Transaction security.
• Prevention of duplicate submissions.

Payment service providers may also use their own cookies or similar technologies when processing transactions.

Such technologies are subject to the relevant provider’s privacy practices.

We do not use ordinary website cookies to store complete payment card security codes.

10. Customer Account Cookies

If customer account functionality is available, cookies may help maintain your login session and support account security.

They may allow you to access relevant account features without repeatedly signing in during the same session.

Account-related cookies may also help protect against unauthorized access.

For your security, we recommend signing out when using shared or public devices.

You can also clear stored cookies through your browser settings.

11. Security and Fraud Prevention Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to help protect our website and customers.

These technologies may assist with:

• Identifying suspicious activity.
• Preventing automated abuse.
• Protecting account sessions.
• Supporting payment security.
• Detecting unusual access patterns.
• Maintaining website integrity.

Security-related technologies may be necessary to provide reliable online shopping services.

We aim to apply appropriate safeguards while respecting applicable privacy requirements.

12. First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are placed by the website you are visiting.

At skecherswalking.com, these cookies may support shopping cart functionality, account sessions, website preferences, and other essential features.

First-party cookies may also be used for analytics or other disclosed purposes.

Their classification depends on how they are used rather than solely on who places them.

We aim to provide information about relevant cookie practices through this policy and any available privacy controls.

13. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies may be placed by external service providers whose technologies are integrated into our website.

Depending on the services enabled, these providers may include:

• Payment processors.
• Website analytics providers.
• Advertising platforms.
• Security service providers.
• Customer support tools.
• Other technology partners.

Third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and contractual arrangements.

We encourage customers to review relevant third-party privacy notices where appropriate.

14. Session Cookies

Session cookies are generally temporary.

They help maintain information during a browsing session and are usually deleted when the browser session ends.

These cookies may support:

• Shopping cart activity.
• Temporary website preferences.
• Checkout continuity.
• Session security.

Session cookies help the website operate consistently as you move between pages.

15. Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

They may be used to remember preferences or recognize returning browsers.

The duration of a persistent cookie depends on its purpose and the relevant technology provider.

Some persistent cookies may expire after a short period, while others may remain longer.

We aim to use retention periods appropriate to the relevant purpose and applicable legal requirements.

16. Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to traditional cookies, our website may use other technologies that perform related functions.

These may include:

• Pixels.
• Web beacons.
• Local storage.
• Software development tools.
• Device or browser identifiers.
• Similar website measurement technologies.

Such technologies may support analytics, website functionality, security, or advertising.

Where applicable, our privacy notices and user choices also cover these technologies.

17. Information Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the technologies used, cookies may collect or associate information such as:

• Browser type.
• Device characteristics.
• IP address.
• Approximate geographic location.
• Pages visited.
• Referral sources.
• Shopping cart activity.
• Website preferences.
• Session identifiers.
• Interactions with advertisements.

Some information may be combined with other data when permitted by law and consistent with our disclosed privacy practices.

For additional details about personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.

18. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage many cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Block certain cookies.
• Restrict third-party cookies.
• Receive notifications about cookie activity.
• Clear browsing data.

The available controls depend on your browser and device.

Please be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect shopping cart functionality, account access, or checkout.

Where our website provides a cookie preference tool, you may also use it to manage the categories covered by that tool.

19. How to Disable Cookies

You can generally adjust cookie settings through your browser’s privacy or security menu.

Common browsers include:

• Google Chrome.
• Mozilla Firefox.
• Microsoft Edge.
• Apple Safari.

Each browser provides its own instructions for managing cookies and site data.

Disabling all cookies may prevent certain website features from operating correctly.

We recommend reviewing the available controls before making changes.

20. Cookies and Personalized Advertising

Some advertising technologies may use information about website activity to support interest-based advertising.

Depending on the technologies used, this may involve sharing identifiers or browsing activity with advertising partners.

Under certain U.S. state privacy laws, these activities may qualify as targeted advertising, sharing, or selling personal information, even where no money is exchanged.

Where applicable, we will provide required disclosures and opt-out mechanisms.

Customers may also have additional choices through their browser, device, or participating advertising services.

21. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Privacy rights vary depending on your state of residence and the laws applicable to our business.

Eligible consumers may have rights concerning certain personal information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

Depending on applicable law, these rights may include:

• Accessing certain personal information.
• Requesting correction of inaccurate information.
• Requesting deletion of eligible information.
• Opting out of targeted advertising.
• Opting out of certain sales or sharing of personal information.
• Appealing certain privacy request decisions.

We will provide legally required privacy notices and request mechanisms where applicable.

For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

22. Global Privacy Control and Opt-Out Signals

Certain browsers or extensions allow users to send privacy preference signals, including the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.

Where required by applicable law, we will recognize and process qualifying opt-out preference signals.

The effect of a signal may depend on the applicable law, browser configuration, and whether the request can be associated with a particular consumer or device.

Other browser settings, such as Do Not Track, may operate differently and are not always interpreted consistently across websites.

We aim to explain relevant privacy choices clearly.

23. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general retail shopping and is not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13 in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in circumstances requiring parental consent, we will take appropriate steps under applicable law.

Parents or guardians with relevant concerns may contact our customer service team through the website’s available contact channels.

24. Cookie Data Retention

The length of time cookie-related information is retained depends on the technology and its purpose.

Session cookies generally expire when the relevant browsing session ends.

Persistent cookies may remain for a longer defined period.

Information collected through cookies may also be retained by relevant service providers according to applicable agreements and privacy requirements.

We aim to avoid retaining personal information longer than reasonably necessary for disclosed purposes, subject to legal obligations.

25. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

Depending on the circumstances, safeguards may include:

• Secure website connections.
• Access restrictions.
• Security monitoring.
• Appropriate service provider controls.
• Measures designed to reduce unauthorized access.

Although we aim to protect customer information, no online system can guarantee complete security.

We encourage visitors to keep their browsers updated and use appropriate device security measures.

26. Third-Party Privacy Practices

Some external service providers may independently collect or process information when their technologies are used on our website.

Their practices may differ from ours.

We encourage customers to review the privacy policies of relevant third-party providers.

We aim to work with service providers in a manner consistent with applicable privacy laws.

Where required, we will provide appropriate notices concerning third-party data collection and disclosure.

27. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in website functionality, cookie technologies, service providers, or applicable privacy laws.

The revised policy will be published on skecherswalking.com.

Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before introducing certain new data practices.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

28. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about cookies, tracking technologies, or your privacy choices, please contact our customer service team through the contact options available on skecherswalking.com.

We can assist with:

• General cookie inquiries.
• Website preference questions.
• Information about available privacy controls.
• Personal information requests.
• Questions about our Privacy Policy.
• Concerns about website tracking technologies.

We aim to provide clear information and appropriate assistance.

29. Our Commitment to Privacy and Transparency

At skecherswalking.com, we believe that a convenient shopping experience should be supported by responsible information practices.

Whether you’re browsing Skechers walking shoes, cushioned sneakers, casual footwear, clothing, or accessories, we want you to understand how cookies may support website functionality and improve your experience.

Our privacy commitments include:

• Clear Cookie Information: Explaining the purposes of cookies and similar technologies.
• Customer Privacy Choices: Providing relevant controls and opt-out options where required.
• Secure Shopping Features: Supporting shopping carts, checkout, and account security.
• Responsible Data Practices: Handling personal information in accordance with applicable law.
• Helpful Customer Support: Assistance with cookie and privacy-related inquiries.

We aim to provide transparent information, practical privacy choices, and a reliable online shopping environment.

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