Effective Date: March 10, 2025
Last Updated: March 10, 2025
Tufters.net (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and provide relevant advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide analytics and personalization features. Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until manually deleted or expired).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies – Necessary for website functionality, security, and access to certain features.
- Analytics Cookies – Help us analyze how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising & Marketing Cookies – Track user behavior to display relevant advertisements and affiliate links (e.g., Amazon Associates Program).
- Preference Cookies – Store user settings and preferences for a personalized experience.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may place cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics – To analyze website traffic and improve performance.
- Amazon Associates – To track affiliate sales and earn commissions from qualifying purchases.
- Advertising Networks – Such as Google Ads, to serve targeted ads based on browsing behavior.
These third parties have their own cookie policies, which you can review on their respective websites.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through the following methods:
- Browser Settings – Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Consent Banner – Use our cookie consent tool to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences when visiting our site.
- Opt-Out Tools – Disable targeted ads using third-party opt-out tools (e.g., Network Advertising Initiative).
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
6. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: contact@tufters.net
Website: Tufters.net
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.