Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

πŸͺ About Cookies

TrulyThrift uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to revisit the site and making the site more useful to you.

Cookies perform various functions, from remembering your login details to understanding how you use our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples:

  • Session cookies for maintaining your login state
  • Security cookies for authentication
  • Load balancing cookies

Can be disabled: ❌ No (Required for site functionality)

2. Functional Cookies (Preference)

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Store favorites and watchlists
  • Theme settings (light/dark mode)
  • Previously viewed coupons

Can be disabled: βœ… Yes (May affect functionality)

3. Analytics/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (page views, bounce rates)
  • Visitor demographics and interests
  • Most popular coupons and pages
  • Browser and device information

Can be disabled: βœ… Yes

4. Advertising/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

Examples:

  • Tracking ad effectiveness
  • Personalized deal recommendations
  • Retargeting campaigns
  • Social media integration

Can be disabled: βœ… Yes

5. Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services we use on our website.

Third parties may include:

  • Google Analytics, Google Ads
  • Facebook Pixel
  • Affiliate network tracking pixels
  • Social media plugins (Share buttons)

Can be disabled: βœ… Yes

Cookie Duration

πŸ“… Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

Duration: Until browser is closed

πŸ’Ύ Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

Duration: Days to years (varies by purpose)

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeTypeDuration
session_idMaintains user sessionEssentialSession
auth_tokenAuthenticationEssential30 days
user_preferencesStore user settingsFunctional1 year
_gaGoogle Analytics trackingAnalytics2 years
_fbpFacebook PixelMarketing3 months
affiliate_refTrack affiliate referralsMarketing30 days

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • Make exceptions for trusted sites

Browser-Specific Instructions

⚠️ Important Note:

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on CouponFinder. Some features may not work properly without cookies enabled.

Opt-Out of Tracking

You can opt out of tracking by specific services:

Questions About Cookies?

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

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