Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 22, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Useful Home Tips (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website https://usefulhometips.com (“Site”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Useful Home Tips) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be switched off.
- Performance and functionality cookies: These help us improve the performance and functionality of our Site but are non-essential.
- Analytics and customization cookies: These collect information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are.
- Advertising cookies: These are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functionality like page navigation and access to secure areas |
| Performance | Collect data on how users interact with the website (e.g., Google Analytics) |
| Functional | Remember user preferences and settings |
| Targeting/Advertising | Deliver relevant ads and track effectiveness (e.g., via affiliate programs) |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we may use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example:
- Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage
- Affiliate networks to track sales and clicks
- Advertising platforms such as Google AdSense or Mediavine
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
5. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in your browser settings. You may also:
- Opt out of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Use browser tools to delete cookies from your device
- Block cookies by adjusting your browser settings
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: support@usefulhometips.com