Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 29, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our Platform. They contain information about your browsing activities and preferences.
Cookies serve various purposes, including:
- Remembering your login session
- Tracking your cashback purchases
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Personalizing content and advertisements
- Improving website functionality and performance
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Access to secure areas of the Platform
- Storage of your preferences and settings
- Security and fraud prevention
These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the Platform's functionality.
2.2 Affiliate Tracking Cookies
These cookies are critical for our cashback service:
- Track your clicks to merchant websites
- Attribute purchases to your account for cashback
- Verify transaction eligibility and calculate rewards
- Placed by affiliate networks and merchants
Disabling these cookies will prevent cashback from being tracked and credited to your account.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Platform:
- Collect anonymous usage statistics
- Track page views, bounce rates, and session duration
- Identify popular features and content
- Monitor website performance and errors
- Services: Google Analytics, internal analytics tools
These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
2.4 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to enhance your experience:
- Remember your language and display preferences
- Store cookie consent settings
- Save search filters and sorting preferences
- Remember if you have dismissed promotional banners
2.5 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Deliver personalized ads based on your browsing history
- Measure ad campaign effectiveness
- Limit how many times you see an advertisement
- Services: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, retargeting platforms
These cookies are optional and can be disabled without affecting Platform functionality.
2.6 Third-Party Cookies
We allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device:
Payment Processors
PayPal, Stripe - for secure payment processing
Affiliate Networks
CJ, Impact, Rakuten - for purchase tracking and cashback attribution
Analytics Services
Google Analytics - for website performance monitoring
3. Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser (used for temporary data)
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set by our Platform, typically valid for 30 days to 2 years
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services, duration varies by provider
Typical Cookie Lifespans:
- Session cookies: Browser session only
- Authentication cookies: 7-30 days
- Affiliate tracking cookies: 7-90 days (varies by merchant)
- Analytics cookies: 2 years
- Preference cookies: 1 year
4. How to Manage and Control Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies
4.2 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Platform, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
- Change your preferences at any time
4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect your experience:
Essential Cookies
Disabling these will prevent you from logging in and using the Platform.
Affiliate Cookies
Disabling these will prevent cashback from being tracked and credited.
Analytics Cookies
Disabling these will not affect functionality but may limit our ability to improve the Platform.
Marketing Cookies
Disabling these will not affect functionality but may result in less relevant ads.
4.4 Ad Blockers and Tracking Protection
Using ad blockers or browser tracking protection features may interfere with:
- Affiliate cookie placement
- Cashback tracking functionality
- Website analytics
To ensure cashback is tracked correctly, please disable ad blockers or add our Platform and partner merchant sites to your whitelist.
5. Clearing Cookies
You can clear cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings. This will:
- Remove all stored preferences and settings
- Log you out of your account
- Remove consent preferences (you'll be asked to consent again)
- Delete affiliate tracking cookies (pending cashback may be lost)
Warning: Clearing cookies while waiting for cashback confirmation may result in lost rewards.
If you clear cookies after clicking a merchant link but before the purchase is confirmed, the cashback may not be attributed to your account.
6. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Platform contains links to third-party merchant websites. When you click these links, you leave our Platform and are subject to the cookie policies of those websites. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of each merchant you visit. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on our Platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@devocash.com
Address: 123 Cashback Lane, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (555) 123-4567