Cookie Policy

Updated on July 1st, 2025 at 10:48 AM EST by VK

Effective Date: 07/01/2025

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain features to function properly.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Website functionality: Remember your cookie preferences, language settings
  • Security: Protect against spam and abuse
  • Load balancing: Ensure website performance

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, bounce rate, time on site, user behavior
  • Performance monitoring: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
  • Traffic analysis: Understand which content is most popular

You can opt-out of Google Analytics using their browser add-on

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

These cookies help us earn commissions when you make purchases:

  • Amazon Associates: Tracks clicks and purchases from Amazon links
  • Walmart Affiliate Program: Tracks referrals to Walmart
  • Other retailer affiliates: Various affiliate partner tracking
  • Commission tracking: Ensures we receive credit for referrals

Social Media Cookies (If Applicable)

If you interact with social sharing features:

  • Facebook: Social sharing buttons and pixels
  • Twitter: Tweet buttons and analytics
  • Pinterest: Pin buttons and tracking

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

Analytics Providers:

  • Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage statistics
  • Google Tag Manager: Manages tracking codes

Affiliate Partners:

  • Amazon: Tracks affiliate referrals and purchases
  • Walmart: Tracks clicks and conversions
  • Commission Junction: Manages multiple affiliate relationships
  • Other retailers: Various affiliate tracking systems

Content Delivery:

  • Content delivery networks (CDNs): Improve website loading speed
  • Hosting providers: Technical cookies for website operation

Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies

  • Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Used for basic website functionality

Persistent Cookies

  • Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
  • Used for analytics and affiliate tracking
  • Typically expire after 1-2 years

First-Party Cookies

  • Set directly by our website (dealsandmiles.com)
  • Used for essential functions and basic analytics

Third-Party Cookies

  • Set by external services (Google, Amazon, etc.)
  • Used for advanced analytics and affiliate tracking

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

  • You can update your cookie preferences using our cookie banner
  • Visit our website in a new browser/incognito mode to see the consent options again
  • Contact us to reset your preferences: [email protected]

Opt-Out Options

  • Google Analytics: Use their opt-out add-on
  • Affiliate tracking: Use private/incognito browsing mode
  • All cookies: Disable cookies entirely in your browser (may affect functionality)

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

  • ✅ Will work: Basic website browsing, reading content
  • ❌ May not work: Some interactive features, personalized content
  • ❌ Will not work: Cookie preference memory, analytics tracking

Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can:

  • Clear cookies through your browser app settings
  • Use private browsing mode
  • Disable cookies in browser settings
  • Reset advertising ID in device privacy settings

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Essential cookies: Session-based or 1 year maximum
  • Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years (Google Analytics default)
  • Affiliate cookies: 24 hours to 90 days (varies by retailer)
  • Social media cookies: Varies by platform (typically 1-2 years)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New third-party services
  • Updates to privacy regulations
  • Technical improvements

Check this page regularly for updates. Significant changes will be communicated through our website notice or email.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding cookies under:

  • GDPR (European Union): Right to consent, withdraw consent, data portability
  • CCPA (California): Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Other privacy laws: Various rights depending on jurisdiction

Contact Us

For questions about our Cookie Policy:

Email: [email protected]
Subject: “Cookie Policy Question”
Website: https://dealsandmiles.com

For privacy-related concerns, see our Privacy Policy.

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