TechLinks

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 5, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how TechLinks uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Affiliate tracking: Track clicks and conversions for our affiliate partnerships
  • Performance cookies: Improve website speed and user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session on the website Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttle request rate 1 minute

3. Affiliate Tracking Cookies

These cookies track affiliate link clicks and conversions:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
affiliate_click Tracks affiliate link interactions 30 days
referral_source Identifies traffic source 7 days

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Provides website analytics
  • Affiliate Networks: Track commissions and conversions
  • Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing features

How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Options

  • Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Advertising: Digital Advertising Alliance

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Changing your browser settings
  • Clearing your browser's cookies
  • Using browser extensions that block cookies

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@techlinks.com
Website: TechLinks.com

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