Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 21, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how diyhometips.org (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and tags. They help sites function, remember preferences, and understand traffic.
2. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary
Required for basic site operation and security. For example, remembering your cookie consent choice (`cookieConsent` in local storage / similar).
Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand aggregate traffic (pages viewed, approximate geography, device type). These cookies help us improve content. Where required by law, analytics cookies are used only after consent.
Affiliate & advertising
When you click affiliate links (including Amazon), those partners may set cookies to attribute referrals and measure conversions under their own policies. We do not control third-party affiliate cookies.
Preferences
May be used to remember UI preferences if such features are enabled in the future.
3. Cookie consent banner
On your first visit (or after clearing storage), you may see a cookie banner. You can Accept or Reject non-essential cookies where the banner is shown. Your choice is stored locally so we do not ask on every page load.
You can change your mind by clearing site data in your browser; the banner may appear again.
4. Managing cookies
- Browser settings - block or delete cookies via your browser controls
- Google Analytics opt-out - Google publishes browser add-ons and account controls for Analytics
- Amazon / advertisers - see their privacy and ad-preference pages for interest-based ad controls
Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Local storage
We may use browser local storage for the same categories of purposes as cookies (for example, storing `cookieConsent`). You can clear local storage through browser settings.
6. Do Not Track
We do not currently respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals in a standardized way beyond the controls described above.
7. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy when our practices change. The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.
8. Contact
Questions: see our Contact page.