1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, all of which are referred to collectively as “cookies” in this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four categories of cookies on this website:
- Strictly Necessary — Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics — Help us understand how visitors interact with our site. No personal data is identified.
- Affiliate / Third-Party — Placed by Amazon when you click our affiliate links to track purchases.
- Functional — Remember your preferences to improve your experience.
3. Cookies We Use — Full List
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | WordPress | Necessary | Manages WordPress session and admin login state | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Necessary | Keeps logged-in users authenticated across page loads | 14 days |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Functional | Stores user interface preferences in the admin area | 1 year |
| elementor | Elementor | Functional | Page builder functional cookie — stores editor session data | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used to persist session state and Google Analytics 4 measurement ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes users. Used to throttle request rate. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics servers | 1 minute |
| session-id | Amazon | Affiliate | Tracks your Amazon browsing session for cart and purchase attribution to our affiliate account | 30 days |
| session-id-time | Amazon | Affiliate | Records time of Amazon session for affiliate commission tracking | 30 days |
| ubid-main | Amazon | Affiliate | Identifies unique Amazon users across sessions for purchase attribution | 10 years |
| i18n-prefs | Amazon | Functional | Stores Amazon currency and language preferences | 1 year |
This list reflects cookies currently active on our site. We will update this table if additional cookies are added.
4. Amazon Affiliate Cookies
When you click an Amazon affiliate link on our website, Amazon places cookies on your browser. These cookies allow Amazon to attribute any qualifying purchases you make within the next 24 hours to our affiliate account — we then receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Amazon’s affiliate cookies are governed by Amazon’s Privacy Notice. We have no control over how Amazon processes data collected through these cookies.
5. Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website — which pages are most popular, how long people stay, where they come from, and which content performs best. This helps us improve the site for our visitors.
Google Analytics does not personally identify individual users. All data is collected in aggregate, anonymised form. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Here are links to cookie settings for major browsers:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and third-party services like Amazon.
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: GA Opt-out Add-on
- Advertising cookies: Your Online Choices (EU) or AboutAds (US)
- Amazon personalised ads: Manage in your Amazon advertising preferences
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. Because there is no agreed-upon standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, our website does not currently alter its behaviour in response to DNT signals. You can use the opt-out tools listed above to limit tracking.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page occasionally.