Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 11, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

2. How We Use Cookies

MonitorPicker uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential website functionality
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Analyzing website performance and user behavior
  • Personalizing content and recommendations
  • Tracking affiliate link performance
  • Security and fraud prevention

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
XSRF-TOKEN Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session
laravel_session Session management and user authentication 2 hours
locale Remember your language preference 1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguish users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguish users 24 hours

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Remember your monitor filtering preferences 30 days
comparison_list Save monitors you want to compare 7 days
theme_preference Remember dark/light mode preference 1 year

3.4 Advertising/Affiliate Cookies

These cookies are used to track affiliate link performance and prevent fraud.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
affiliate_click Track affiliate link clicks for commission purposes 30 days
amazon_tag Ensure correct Amazon affiliate tag is used 24 hours

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics sets several cookies to track user interactions. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies in Google's documentation.

4.2 Amazon Services

When you click on Amazon affiliate links, Amazon may set cookies on your device for tracking purposes. These are governed by Amazon's privacy policies:

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by cookie type

5.3 Opt-Out Options

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Your preferences won't be remembered
  • Monitor comparisons may not be saved
  • Language settings may reset
  • We cannot track affiliate performance

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below: