This Cookie Policy explains how HonestDeals uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It covers what these tools are, why we use them, and how you can manage them. Please read it together with our Privacy Policy.
Cookies Explained in Simple Terms
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer, phone, or tablet when you visit. It works a bit like a sticky note, helping the website remember useful details about your visit, such as your settings or the pages you have already viewed.
Some cookies are deleted as soon as you close your browser. These are called session cookies. Others stay on your device for a set period of time or until you remove them. These are called persistent cookies.
Cookies can also be set by different parties. First-party cookies are placed by HonestDeals itself, while third-party cookies are placed by outside companies whose services we use on our website.
The Cookies We Use
| Type | What It Does | Can You Turn It Off? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Keeps the website running properly and securely, for example by loading pages correctly and protecting against spam. | No, the website needs these to work. |
| Preference | Remembers choices you make, such as your settings, so you don’t have to set them again on every visit. | Yes |
| Analytics | Shows us how visitors use the website, including which pages are popular, how long people stay, and how they arrived. | Yes |
| Advertising | Helps our advertising partners show ads that are more relevant to you and measure how well those ads perform. | Yes |
| Affiliate | Lets partner stores know that you came from HonestDeals, so we can earn a commission if you make a purchase. This never changes the price you pay. | Yes |
Other Tracking Tools
Besides cookies, we and our partners may use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage. These tools work in much the same way as cookies, helping us measure visits, understand reader behavior, and track affiliate referrals.
About Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website come from trusted outside partners, including analytics providers, advertising networks, and affiliate programs. These companies may use cookies to collect information about your browsing on HonestDeals and on other websites you visit.
We do not control these third-party cookies or how the data they collect is used. To learn more, please visit the privacy and cookie pages of those companies directly.
Managing Your Cookie Settings
You decide whether to accept cookies. Most browsers accept them automatically, but you can change your settings to block cookies, delete existing ones, or alert you whenever a cookie is placed. Here is where to find these options in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
You can also opt out of personalized advertising from many ad companies by visiting optout.aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu.
What Happens If You Block Cookies
You can still read our articles if you turn cookies off. However, some features may not work as expected, your preferences may not be saved, and the ads you see may be less relevant to you. Blocking affiliate cookies may also mean that we do not receive credit for purchases made through our links.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
As our website and partners change over time, we may update this Cookie Policy. Any new version will be posted on this page, so feel free to check back whenever you like.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please email us at [email protected].