1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and enable personalized experiences.
Cookies do not contain personal information, but may be linked to personal data we or third parties store about you.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by other services) for a range of purposes:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for you to browse the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
b. Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous data (e.g., Google Analytics). They help us improve functionality and content.
c. Functionality Cookies
These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your region or language) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These are used to deliver ads more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples: Amazon Affiliates, Google Ads, and social media pixels.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to set cookies through our site to support analytics, advertising, and user engagement.
Examples of third-party tools we may use:
- Google Analytics: Tracks user interaction and behavior.
- Google Ads: Helps with ad personalization and remarketing.
- Amazon Affiliate Program: Tracks clicks and purchases through affiliate links.
- Facebook Pixel (if integrated): Tracks conversions from ads.
Each of these third parties has its own privacy policy and cookie policy that you may wish to review.
4. How Long Do Cookies Stay on Your Device?
The duration of cookies may vary:
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
5. How You Can Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or notify you when one is being placed.
How to Disable Cookies:
- Google Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data - Mozilla Firefox:
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data - Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data - Microsoft Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling cookies may affect your user experience or limit functionality on our website.
6. Do We Use Web Beacons or Other Tracking Technologies?
Yes. Alongside cookies, we may use other tracking technologies like web beacons, pixels, and tags to collect data such as:
- Email open and click tracking
- Conversion data for ads
- User engagement insights
These help us better understand how our content performs and how to serve you more effectively.
7. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business operations. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed on how we use cookies and related technologies.