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How We Use Cookies on Belts

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Last Updated: January 2026

This Cookie Policy complies with EU GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and international privacy regulations.

Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over how we use cookies on your device

Essential Cookies Only

By default, we only use essential cookies required for website functionality and security.

Customize Settings

Choose which types of cookies you want to allow for a personalized experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed 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.

Cookie Basics

Cookies cannot harm your computer or mobile device. They don't contain viruses or malware, and they cannot access your personal files or information stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Examples: Security cookies, session management, load balancing, and basic functionality.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Session management and security Session (deleted when browser closes)
csrf_token Cross-site request forgery protection Session
cookie_consent Remember your cookie preferences 1 year
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience.

Examples: Google Analytics, page views, bounce rate, traffic sources.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguish unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Persist session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguish unique users 24 hours
3. Advertising Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

Purpose: Enable affiliate tracking and personalized content recommendations.

Examples: Affiliate network tracking, retargeting, personalized product suggestions.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
Google AdSense Display personalized advertisements and revenue tracking 30 days
Amazon Associates Track affiliate referrals and commissions 24 hours
Commission Junction (CJ) Affiliate tracking and attribution 30-90 days
ShareASale (AWIN) Affiliate program tracking 30-60 days
AWIN Network Affiliate tracking and commission attribution 30-90 days
Rakuten Advertising Affiliate link tracking and revenue attribution 7-30 days
Impact Radius Partnership tracking and commission management 30-120 days
eBay Partner Network eBay affiliate tracking and commission attribution 24 hours
Etsy Affiliate Etsy purchase tracking and commission attribution 30 days
ClickBank Digital product affiliate tracking 60 days
FlexOffers Multi-merchant affiliate network tracking 30-90 days
MaxBounty CPA offer tracking and conversion attribution 30 days
PartnerStack Software partnership and referral tracking 90-365 days
TradeDoubler European affiliate network tracking 30 days
Facebook Pixel Social media advertising and analytics 90 days
4. Functional Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality.

Examples: Language preferences, recently viewed products, comparison lists.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

Analytics & Advertising Services
  • Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
  • Google AdSense: Contextual and personalized advertising
  • Google Tag Manager: Tag and code management
  • Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and retargeting
  • Hotjar: User experience and heatmap analysis (if enabled)
Affiliate Networks
  • Amazon Associates: Product recommendations and affiliate tracking
  • CJ Affiliate: Commission tracking and attribution
  • AWIN: Global affiliate network tracking
  • Rakuten Advertising: Retail partner tracking
  • Impact Radius: Partnership management and tracking
  • eBay Partner Network: eBay affiliate tracking
  • ShareASale/AWIN: Affiliate program management
  • ClickBank: Digital product affiliate tracking
  • FlexOffers: Multi-merchant network tracking
  • MaxBounty: Performance marketing tracking
  • PartnerStack: Software partnership tracking
  • TradeDoubler: European affiliate network

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies for the full website experience
  • Accept only essential cookies for basic functionality
  • Customize your preferences by cookie category
  • Learn more about each type of cookie we use

Impact of Disabling Cookies

What Happens When You Disable Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies Disabled
  • Website may not function properly
  • Security features may be compromised
  • Some pages may not load correctly
  • Forms may not work as expected
Optional Cookies Disabled
  • Less personalized experience
  • No affiliate commission tracking
  • Limited analytics and improvements
  • Preferences not remembered

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, we use different legal bases for different types of cookies:

Cookie Type Legal Basis Explanation
Essential Legitimate Interest Necessary for website functionality and security
Analytics Consent Requires your explicit consent to track usage
Advertising Consent Requires consent for affiliate tracking and ads
Functional Consent Requires consent to remember preferences

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

  • We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Material changes will be communicated via website notice
  • You may need to provide new consent for certain cookies
  • Previous versions will be available upon request

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

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