Cookie Policy
Effective date: 2026-05-26. This page explains what cookies are, what we use them for, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, track aggregate usage statistics, and enable certain features. Similar technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) work in much the same way.
Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the site to function (security, page navigation, cookie consent state). | cookie_consent, csrftoken | Session – 12 months |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (pages visited, time spent, traffic sources). Data is aggregated. | _ga, _ga_*, _gid (Google Analytics) | Up to 26 months |
| Marketing | Used to measure the effectiveness of affiliate links and campaigns; may identify which content led to a partner sign-up. | Affiliate click identifiers, UTM tracking | Up to 90 days |
| Preference | Remember your settings such as language and dark/light theme. | theme, lang | 12 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by trusted third parties whose services we use, such as Google Analytics and our affiliate tracking platform. Those parties have their own privacy policies which govern their use of cookies.
Your Choices
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner: on first visit you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: all major browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) let you block or delete cookies via Settings → Privacy.
- Opt out of Google Analytics: install the official browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Do Not Track: we honour Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.
Effect of Disabling Cookies
Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from working. Blocking analytics or marketing cookies will not affect functionality but limits our ability to improve the site.
Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated as our technology changes. Please review periodically. For questions: [email protected].