08 · Cookies
Cookie Policy
Which cookies this site uses, what each one is for, how long it lasts, and how to switch them off.
A cookie is a small text file a website asks your browser to store. It lets a site recognise a returning browser, remember a preference, or attribute a visit to a source. This page explains exactly how Yard Wise Pro uses them.
Cookies used on this site
| Type | Purpose | Set by | Typical lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core site delivery, security and load balancing. The site cannot function without these. | Yard Wise Pro / our host | Session to 12 months |
| Analytics | Counting visits, measuring which guides are read, and identifying pages that are failing readers. | Google Analytics | Up to 24 months |
| Affiliate attribution | Recording that a visit to a retailer came from this site, so a qualifying purchase can be credited to us. | Amazon and other affiliate networks | Commonly 24 hours; varies by network |
| Preferences | Remembering basic display settings so you are not reset on every visit. | Yard Wise Pro | Session to 12 months |
What we do not do with cookies
We do not run a display advertising network, we do not build behavioural advertising profiles, we do not operate retargeting pixels, and we do not sell cookie data to anyone. There is no newsletter cookie because there is no newsletter.
First-party and third-party
First-party cookies are set by yardwisepro.com and are limited to essential operation and preferences. Third-party cookies are set by services we use — principally Google Analytics and the affiliate networks we participate in. Those cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those providers, which we recommend reading directly. We do not control what they collect or how long they retain it.
Managing cookies
You are in control. Every major browser lets you view stored cookies, delete them individually or in bulk, block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear them automatically when you close the window. The settings sit under Privacy, Security or Site Settings depending on the browser, and browsing in a private or incognito window discards cookies when the window closes.
- Blocking analytics cookies — the site works normally. We simply lose the ability to see which guides are useful.
- Blocking affiliate cookies — the site works normally and your price is unaffected. We will not be credited for any purchase you make.
- Blocking essential cookies — parts of the site may not display or perform correctly.
Most browsers also honour a “Do Not Track” or global privacy control signal. Where we can detect such a signal, we treat it as a request to limit non-essential tracking.
Similar technologies
Where this policy refers to cookies, it also covers comparable technologies such as local storage, session storage and tracking pixels used for the same purposes. The same controls and the same commitments apply.
Changes and questions
If our use of cookies changes we will update this page and the date below. For anything unclear, or to make a data request, email hello@yardwisepro.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
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