Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Nothing But Affiliate uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on OurPolicyDocs.com and all affiliated websites ("the Sites"). It also explains your choices regarding these technologies. We publish this policy in the interest of transparency and to comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive (the "Cookie Law") and other applicable privacy regulations.

By using our Sites, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy (to the extent your consent is required by law). If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may disable non-essential cookies via our cookie banner or your browser settings as explained below.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by our Sites) or "third-party" (set by other domains), and they can persist for different durations (session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted).

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (small graphic images also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), tracking pixels, or local storage objects. In this policy, we collectively refer to all of these technologies as "cookies."

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Sites. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. For example, they may remember your privacy preferences or provide functionality like keeping you logged in (if applicable). You cannot opt-out of essential cookies, as our services would not function properly without them.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Sites, such as which pages are visited most often, how users navigate between pages, and if they encounter errors. We use this data to improve the website’s performance and user experience. Specifically, we use Google Analytics (a web analytics service provided by Google) to understand site traffic and usage. Google Analytics cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid) track things like how long you stay on a page, what pages you visit, and what site you came from. The information generated by these cookies (including possibly your IP address and usage information) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers (which may be in the United States or other countries). We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses where applicable, and we treat the data as outlined in our Privacy Policy. We only set analytics cookies on your browser with your consent, in compliance with EU law. Google Analytics also provides an opt-out browser add-on if you wish to prevent data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.
• Advertising & Tracking Cookies: Our Sites may use advertising or social media cookies to integrate with third-party services and track the effectiveness of our content. In particular, we utilize the Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel) on some pages. The Meta Pixel cookie allows us to understand and measure conversions (for example, to see if someone who read an article on our site went on to take an action on our Facebook ads or pages). It also enables us to create custom audiences for ads and deliver more relevant advertisements on Facebook or Instagram to those who have visited our Sites. These tracking cookies may collect identifiers (like your Facebook User ID) and information about your browsing session. Any data collected via Meta Pixel is handled in accordance with Meta’s data policies. We only deploy the Meta Pixel or similar advertising cookies after you have given consent via the cookie banner.
• Functional Cookies (if any): These cookies allow our Sites to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced features. Currently, our affiliate content Sites have limited functionality for user preferences, but if, for example, we have a feature to remember your reading preferences or display settings, a cookie might be used for that purpose. Functional cookies are typically set to improve your experience and may be first-party or third-party (if we embed services like videos or social media widgets that set their own cookies).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: When you click on an affiliate link on our Sites, a cookie may be placed on your device by the third-party merchant or affiliate network. This cookie is used to track that you were referred from our Sites, which allows us to receive credit or commission for the referral if you make a purchase. These cookies typically contain an identifier (like an affiliate ID or tracking code) and do not personally identify you to us; they simply let the merchant know that you came from our Sites. The lifespan of affiliate cookies varies by merchant (commonly anywhere from 24 hours to 30 days or more). Nothing But Affiliate does not control these cookies, but we want you to be aware of them. For information on a specific affiliate cookie, please refer to the cookie or privacy policy of the merchant’s site you are visiting.

Third-Party Cookies and Services

Some cookies on our Sites are set by third parties to provide services or features. For example:

• Google Analytics: (see Analytics Cookies above) – sets cookies to gather site usage data. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to our Sites is governed by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google’s Privacy Policy. You can learn more about Google’s practices or opt out by visiting Google’s site.
• Google Ads (if applicable): If any of our Sites display advertising through Google AdSense or use Google Ads conversion tracking, Google may set cookies like _gads or _gcl_au to measure ad performance and user interactions with ads. We will request consent for any advertising cookies as required. Google uses these cookies to personalize ads or avoid showing you the same ad too often. (Currently, our primary monetization is via affiliate links, and we do not heavily use third-party ad networks. This mention is for completeness should that change in the future.)
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel: (see Advertising Cookies above) – sets a cookie to track interactions for Facebook/Instagram analytics and advertising.
• Embedded Content: Our Sites might occasionally embed content from other platforms (e.g., YouTube videos, Twitter feeds, etc.). These platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with the embedded content or even when you simply load a page with the embed. For example, watching an embedded YouTube video might set YouTube’s cookies; similarly, viewing a Twitter widget could set Twitter cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please check the privacy/cookie policies of the respective service providers.

The third-party cookies we use are intended to either improve your experience on the site or help us understand usage of our site to improve content. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data such as passwords or financial information.

Your Consent and Choices

Upon your first visit to our Sites (or if you return after clearing cookies), you will see a cookie consent notice/banner. This banner allows you to give consent to our use of non-essential cookies (such as analytics and advertising cookies). We comply with the requirement to obtain user consent before setting non-essential cookies. Here’s how you can manage your cookie preferences:

• Accepting or Rejecting Cookies via Banner: Our cookie banner will typically offer options to Accept all cookies, Rejectnon-essential cookies, or customize your choices. Non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, etc.) will not be set unless you opt in by clicking "Accept" (or a similar affirmative action). If you choose "Reject" or decline, we will not serve those cookies, and the site should still function for you (though some functionality or personalization may be limited).
• Cookie Settings: Even after your initial choice, you may have the ability to change your preferences. If our Sites support a “Cookie Settings” tool or icon (often shown as a widget or link at the bottom of the page), you can reopen the preferences and adjust which cookies you allow or revoke your consent.
• Browser Settings: You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and control cookie settings for websites. For example, you can configure your browser to block all cookies, allow only certain types, or alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that if you delete or block cookies, it may affect your experience by requiring you to manually set preferences each time or by preventing certain features from working. The following links provide information on managing cookies for commonly used browsers:
  - Google Chrome: Cookie settings in Chrome- Mozilla Firefox: Cookies in Firefox – Manage preferences
  - Safari (Desktop): Manage cookies and website data in Safari
  - Safari (iOS): Block cookies in Safari (iPhone/iPad)
  - Microsoft Edge: Enable or disable cookies
  - Opera: Managing cookies in Opera (Links are for reference; you may need to copy and paste them into your browser.)
• Opt-Out of Third-Party Tracking: You can opt out of Google Analytics as mentioned (using Google’s opt-out tool), and you can adjust your ad preferences on platforms like Google or Facebook. For example, Google allows users to adjust ad personalization in their Google account settings, and Facebook provides settings to control ads you see (based on data from partners) in your Facebook account’s ad preferences.

Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal that allows you to automatically communicate your tracking preferences to websites. At this time, our Sites respond to user cookie consent selections via the methods described above rather than relying on DNT signals, because no uniform industry standard for DNT has been adopted. We instead provide you with direct control over cookies through our banner and settings.

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, if significant, by displaying a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or your choices, please contact us at nothingbutaffiliate@gmail.com. You can also find more information about how we process personal information, and your rights in relation to that information, in our Privacy Policy.