Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how TheCyberPicks uses them, and how you can control your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: [SET ON PUBLISH]
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They serve various purposes: remembering your preferences, understanding how you use a site, and enabling certain functionality.
Cookies can be “first-party” (set by the site you’re visiting) or “third-party” (set by a different domain, such as an analytics provider).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to make our Site work properly, understand how visitors use it, and support our affiliate business model. We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising or user profiling.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit TheCyberPicks, a cookie consent banner (powered by CookieYes) asks for your permission before setting any non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all — enables all cookie categories.
- Decline non-essential — only essential cookies are set.
- Customize — choose which categories to allow.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon in the bottom corner of any page, or by clearing your browser’s cookies and revisiting the Site.
Categories of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Authentication for logged-in admin users | Session |
| wp_lang | WordPress | Stores language preference | Session |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. They collect anonymized, aggregated data. Set only after consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors (anonymized) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
We use Google Analytics 4 with the following privacy-enhancing settings:
- IP anonymization is enabled.
- Google Signals is disabled (no cross-device tracking).
- Data retention is set to 14 months.
- No User-ID tracking is implemented.
3. Affiliate/Functional Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on our Site, the destination website (not TheCyberPicks) may set cookies to track your visit for commission attribution. Common examples:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | NordVPN, ExpressVPN, etc. | Tracks that you arrived via our affiliate link | 30–90 days (varies) |
| Various | Affiliate networks (Impact, CJ, ShareASale) | Commission attribution | Varies by network |
These cookies are set by the third-party sites you visit after clicking our links, not by TheCyberPicks directly. They are governed by those companies’ own cookie and privacy policies.
4. Local Storage
We use browser local storage (not cookies) for the following:
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tcp_geo | Caches your approximate country for currency display (e.g., showing prices in GBP for UK visitors) | 24 hours |
Local storage data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
How to Manage Cookies
Via our cookie banner
Click the cookie settings icon (bottom corner of any page) to update your preferences at any time.
Via your browser
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Here’s how for the major browsers:
- 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
Note: blocking all cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., your cookie consent preference won’t be remembered).
Opt out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. There is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we honor your cookie consent preferences set via our CookieYes banner.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:
Email: editorial@thecyberpicks.com
Contact page: thecyberpicks.com/contact
Last updated: [SET ON PUBLISH]