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Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 11, 2026
This policy explains what cookies emberterrace.com uses, what each category is for, and how to control or remove them. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device. It lets the site remember information between page views and across visits — that you have been here before, which pages you looked at, or a preference you set.
Cookies set by emberterrace.com are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by another company whose service runs on our pages — an analytics provider, for example — are called third-party cookies. Similar technologies such as pixels and local storage work in comparable ways and are covered by this policy.
Cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Set by | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core site delivery, security, spam protection, and remembering that you have accepted this policy | Ember Terrace | Session to 12 months |
| Preferences | Remembering basic choices, such as a comment name and email so you do not retype them | Ember Terrace | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Understanding aggregate traffic, which articles get read, and where pages fail | Google Analytics | Up to 24 months |
| Affiliate tracking | Attributing a purchase to us after you follow a link to a retailer | Amazon Associates and other retailer programmes | Typically 24 hours to 30 days |
We do not use cookies for behavioural advertising, and we do not run third-party display ad networks on this site.
Affiliate cookies explained
When you follow a product link from one of our guides to a retailer, that retailer may place a cookie on your device. If you go on to buy something within the cookie’s window, the retailer credits the sale to us and pays a commission.
These cookies are set by the retailer, not by us. We receive commission reporting only — never your name, address, or payment details. You are never charged more for arriving through our link. See our Affiliate Disclosure for the full statement.
How to manage cookies
You are in control. Every major browser lets you view stored cookies, delete them, block third-party cookies, or block cookies entirely. The relevant settings are usually found under Privacy or Privacy and Security.
- Chrome — Settings, then Privacy and security, then Third-party cookies and Delete browsing data.
- Safari — Settings or Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data.
- Firefox — Settings, then Privacy & Security, then Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge — Settings, then Cookies and site permissions.
- Mobile browsers — the same options appear under the browser’s own settings, not the device settings.
You can also browse in a private or incognito window, which discards cookies when the window is closed.
What happens if you block cookies
All of our articles, guides, comparisons and tables remain fully readable with cookies blocked. Nothing on this site is gated. You may need to re-enter details when commenting, and if you block affiliate cookies we simply do not earn commission on your purchase — the price you pay is unchanged.
Do Not Track and global privacy signals
There is still no consistent industry standard for responding to browser Do Not Track signals. Where a recognised global privacy control signal is sent by your browser, we honour it in respect of non-essential analytics cookies wherever the services we use support that.
Changes to this policy
We update this policy when the cookies we use change. The date at the top of this page reflects the current version.
Questions about cookies: hello@emberterrace.com