Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy – Effective Date: April 21, 2025

Welcome to FreeStuffAndDeals.com (“Website”, “we”, “our”, “us”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://freestuffanddeals.com. It outlines what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or disable them.

We value your privacy and are committed to providing you with clear information about the technologies we use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. These files allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time. Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies:

Persistent Cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Session Cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

Cookies are not viruses or malware. They do not access any personal data stored on your device.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to ensure optimal functionality, performance, and user experience on our website. These include:

a. Essential and Functional Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. They enable core functionality such as security, page navigation, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website may not function as intended.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users interact with our website. We use this data to improve the website’s performance and user experience. For example, we use:

Google Analytics – to understand user behavior and page performance.
Click tracking – to monitor which links and deals are most popular.

The data collected is aggregated and anonymous and does not identify individual users.

c. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you. They track your browsing habits across websites and help us deliver personalized content. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks, including:

Google AdSense
Amazon Associates
Other affiliate or ad partners

They use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the internet.

d. Affiliate Tracking Cookies

We participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie is placed on your browser to track your activity for attribution purposes. This ensures we receive credit for any purchases or actions made through the affiliate partner. These cookies are usually set by affiliate networks such as:

Amazon Associates
CJ Affiliate
Rakuten Marketing
Impact Radius

These cookies do not collect personal information and are used solely for tracking commissions.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, third parties (such as advertising networks and analytics services) may set cookies on your device. These cookies may be used to:

Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Provide advertisements that are more relevant to you
Measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns

We do not control third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the respective privacy policies of these providers.

4. Your Choices and Cookie Management

You can control or delete cookies as you wish. Here are your options:

Through Browser Settings:

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies via settings. You can:

Delete all cookies
Block all cookies
Allow cookies from specific sites
Set preferences for certain types of cookies

Visit your browser’s help section for instructions.

Opt-Out of Analytics and Advertising:

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
To opt-out of interest-based advertising, visit YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative.

Please note: Disabling cookies may impact your ability to access certain features of our website.

5. Data Protection Compliance

We are committed to complying with relevant data protection laws, including:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), we provide the necessary information and options to give you control over your personal data, including consent for cookies that are not strictly necessary.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information, including data collected via cookies. You can contact us at [email protected] for more information.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. When we make updates, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed.