🍪 Cookies at a Glance
- •We use cookies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and provide affiliate services
- •Some cookies are essential for the site to work, others help us understand usage and deliver ads
- •You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings
- •Affiliate tracking cookies help us earn commissions when you make purchases
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
- The name of the website that placed the cookie
- A unique identifier (cookie ID)
- An expiration date (how long the cookie will remain on your device)
- Information about your browsing activity on the site
2. How We Use Cookies
Today Coupon List uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:
- Essential Website Functionality: Enable core features like navigation and access to secure areas
- Performance and Analytics: Understand how visitors use our site and identify areas for improvement
- Personalization: Remember your preferences and customize your experience
- Affiliate Tracking: Track coupon usage and purchases for commission purposes
- Advertising: Deliver relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness
- Security: Protect against fraud and enhance security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
✅ Always Active (Cannot Be Disabled)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Examples of Strictly Necessary Cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site attacks | Session |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and measure site performance.
Examples of Performance Cookies:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functionality and Personalization Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language, region, theme) and providing customized content.
Examples of Functionality Cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_prefs | Stores user preferences (theme, language) | 1 year |
| viewed_deals | Remembers recently viewed deals | 30 days |
| favorite_stores | Saves your favorite stores | 6 months |
3.4 Affiliate Tracking Cookies
⚠️ Important for Affiliate Program:
When you click on coupon links or deals, we use affiliate tracking cookies to track referrals. This is how we earn commissions from retailers when you make purchases. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
Examples of Affiliate Cookies:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| aff_ref | Internal | Tracks affiliate referrals | 90 days |
| sas_* | ShareASale | Affiliate network tracking | 30 days |
| cje_* | CJ Affiliate | Commission tracking | 45 days |
| impact_* | Impact | Partnership tracking | 60 days |
3.5 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see an ad.
Examples of Advertising Cookies:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | Ad delivery and measurement | 3 months |
| ads_prefs | Google AdSense | Stores ad preferences | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies (first-party cookies), we also use third-party cookies from trusted partners. These are cookies set by domains other than Today Coupon List.
Third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
- Google AdSense: Display advertising and revenue generation
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and conversion tracking
- Affiliate Networks: ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, Impact, Rakuten, etc.
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest share buttons
We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies:
5. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
5.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
Small invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you've opened an email or visited a page. Used for analytics and advertising measurement.
5.2 Local Storage
HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data locally in your browser. We use local storage to save user preferences and improve performance. Unlike cookies, local storage data doesn't expire automatically.
5.3 Session Storage
Similar to local storage but data is cleared when you close your browser tab. Used for temporary session data.
5.4 Device Fingerprinting
Collecting information about your device configuration (browser type, screen resolution, installed fonts, etc.) to create a unique identifier. Used for fraud prevention and security purposes.
6. How to Control and Manage Cookies
You have several options to control and manage cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- Set exceptions for specific websites
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
6.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt-out of certain types of tracking:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Opt-out of interest-based advertising
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt-out of behavioral advertising
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): Your Online Choices (EU)
6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. However, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can use the other cookie control methods described above.
6.4 Mobile Device Settings
Mobile devices have settings to control tracking:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Ask Apps Not to Track
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
⚠️ Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you block or delete cookies, some features of Today Coupon List may not function properly. You may not be able to access certain areas of the site, and we may not be able to remember your preferences. Additionally, affiliate tracking may not work, which could affect our ability to earn commissions.
7. Cookie Duration and Lifespan
Cookies can be classified by duration:
7.1 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality like maintaining your session state.
7.2 Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (or until you delete them). Duration varies based on purpose:
- Short-term (1-30 days): Affiliate tracking, temporary preferences
- Medium-term (1-6 months): User preferences, recently viewed items
- Long-term (1-2 years): Analytics, advertising, persistent preferences
In compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, we limit cookie duration to the minimum necessary for their purpose. Most of our cookies expire within 1 year, except for analytics cookies which may last up to 2 years.
8. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:
- Consent: Performance, functionality, affiliate tracking, and advertising cookies require your consent. We obtain consent through our cookie banner before placing these cookies.
- Legitimate Interests: Essential cookies and some security cookies are based on our legitimate interest to provide and secure our service. These cookies do not require consent under GDPR.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings or using the opt-out tools mentioned above.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post a notice on our website
- Request your consent again if required by law
We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Today Coupon List
Email: support@todaycouponlist.com
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
Contact Form: Visit Contact Page
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