Cookie Policy

1. About this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how this Site uses cookies and similar technologies, what each category of cookie does, and how you can control them. It is a companion document to our Privacy Policy and forms part of the same overall data-protection framework. By continuing to use the Site you agree to the use of cookies as described below.

2. What cookies are

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website you visit. Cookies hold a short string of information that identifies your browser to the site on subsequent visits. They are used for purposes such as remembering preferences, measuring traffic, recognizing returning visitors, and tracking referrals between sites. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot read other files on your device.

3. First-party vs third-party cookies

A first-party cookie is set by the domain you are visiting (this Site). A third-party cookie is set by a different domain whose code runs on the page you are visiting (for example, an analytics or affiliate provider). This Site uses both first-party and third-party cookies, as described below.

4. Categories of cookies on this Site

The Site uses two categories of cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, social media trackers, or session-replay technology.

Strictly necessary / functional cookies. A small number of first-party cookies set by our hosting provider keep the Site working: load balancing, security, and basic page-rendering preferences. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.

Analytics cookies. Google Analytics 4 sets first-party cookies to record anonymized usage data, including pages visited, time on page, device type, and approximate geographic region. The data is aggregated and used to improve the Site.

Affiliate tracking cookies. When you click an affiliate link to a survey platform, that platform may set a cookie in your browser to credit this Site with the referral. The cookie is set by the destination platform, not by us. We do not control the cookie's lifespan or contents.

5. Why we use cookies

Cookies allow us to measure which reviews and comparisons are most useful, identify pages that need work, monitor site performance, and track affiliate referrals so the Site can stay free to use. Without cookies the Site would still function, but our ability to operate and improve it would be significantly reduced.

6. Legal basis (EEA / UK visitors)

For visitors located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, strictly necessary cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest. Analytics and affiliate cookies are placed on the basis of consent, which you can grant, refuse, or withdraw at any time through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

7. Cookie duration

Cookies on this Site fall into two duration types. Session cookies expire automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, ranging from a few days for analytics measurement up to a maximum of two years for affiliate-attribution cookies set by partner platforms.

8. Managing your cookie preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, delete existing cookies, or be prompted before each cookie is set. Common browser links: Chrome (chrome://settings/cookies), Firefox (Preferences > Privacy & Security), Safari (Preferences > Privacy), Edge (Settings > Cookies and site permissions).

9. Opting out of Google Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics across every website, install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. The add-on prevents Google Analytics from collecting data from your browser regardless of which site you visit.

10. Effect of disabling cookies

Disabling all cookies will not block your access to the Site. It will prevent affiliate commissions from being attributed correctly (which only affects us, not your experience), and will reduce the accuracy of our analytics. The Site itself will continue to function normally.

11. Cookies set by third parties

When a partner survey platform sets a cookie in your browser after you click an affiliate link, that cookie is governed entirely by the partner's own privacy and cookie policies. We have no access to it, no ability to read or modify it, and no control over how long it persists. Refer to each platform's cookie policy for specifics.

12. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as the technologies on the Site change. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Email the Site Operator at [email protected].