What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Cookies We Use
Essential Technical Cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function properly and cannot be disabled. We use browser local storage (not traditional cookies) to create a random session ID that groups your activity during a single visit. This ID expires automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity. Our server also tracks request rates by IP address in temporary server logs to prevent spam and automated attacks.
Performance & Analytics Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights to track page load times, web vitals, and overall site performance without collecting any personally identifiable data. We also track anonymous page views, search queries, and click events stored in our database to improve user flows and search engine algorithms, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Affiliate Cookies
When you click an affiliate link to Amazon, Amazon sets third-party cookies to track your purchase for commission purposes. These cookies are managed entirely by Amazon and typically expire after 24 hours. We do not control Amazon's cookies or tracking practices.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Browser Controls
- 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 → Manage and delete cookies
Clearing Session Data (Local Storage)
- Chrome: DevTools (F12) → Application → Local Storage → Clear
- Firefox: DevTools (F12) → Storage → Local Storage → Clear
- Safari: Develop → Show Web Inspector → Storage → Clear
Note: Disabling essential storage may affect your search session continuity.
Third-Party Cookies
When you click affiliate links, you leave our site and visit third-party websites (primarily Amazon). These third parties may set their own cookies, which we do not control. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit through our links.
Do Not Track Signals
Our site uses minimal, privacy-focused tracking. We do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to "Do Not Track" browser signals because our tracking is already anonymous and minimal.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.