Cookie Policy
Cookies and Tracking Policy for CouponSavingDeals.com
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At CouponSavingDeals.com, we value your privacy and are committed to transparency about how we use cookies and tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and support the functionality of our site. Below, we explain what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage or opt out of cookies.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored by your web browser when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits, retain your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
When you visit CouponSavingDeals.com, we may use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Streamline your navigation and interactions with our site.
- Track transactions made through affiliate links to support our operations.
- Collect anonymous data to understand site performance and improve functionality.
Cookies on CouponSavingDeals.com
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the website. Without them, some parts of the site may not function properly.
- PHPSESSID (Session-based): A session ID used for logging in and to prevent repetitive pop-ups during your visit.
- div (1 month): Prevents recurring sign-up pop-ups if you’ve already visited a particular page recently.
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to track site performance and gain insights into how users interact with our pages. These cookies collect anonymous data and do not reveal your identity.
- __utma: Tracks the number of visits and timestamps of first and last visits.
- __utmb: Records the time a visitor first enters the site.
- __utmc: Records the time a visitor leaves the site.
- __utmz: Tracks how visitors arrived at the site (e.g., search engines, links).
- __utmv & __utmx: Used for custom segmentation and testing.
3. Affiliate Cookies
When you click on a discount link and complete a transaction, our affiliate networks use cookies to track the sale. This enables us to earn a commission, which helps support our website operations, such as maintaining deals and improving the site.
Examples of affiliate networks we work with include:
- Commission Junction
- Rakuten (Linkshare)
- Amazon
- ShareASale
4. Advertising Cookies
We use cookies to display personalized advertisements and measure their effectiveness. Google, for example, uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve relevant ads based on your browsing habits.
You can opt out of Google’s DART cookie by visiting Google's ad privacy policy.
Third-Party Cookies
Some of our partners, such as Google AdSense and affiliate networks, may also use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to provide tailored advertising or measure campaign success. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
Opting Out of Cookies
You can use CouponSavingDeals.com with cookies disabled, although some features may not work as intended. To manage or block cookies:
- Access Browser Settings: Each browser provides options to delete or block cookies. Guides are available on FTC.gov.
- Opt Out of Advertising Cookies: Use tools like YourAdChoices to manage ad preferences.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies help us improve your experience in several ways, including:
- Tracking your visits to prevent repetitive pop-ups.
- Monitoring anonymous web traffic to understand how visitors use our site.
- Supporting affiliate sales to fund site improvements and staff operations.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about cookies or need assistance managing them, contact us at info@couponsavingdeals.com or visit consumer.ftc.gov.
Cookie Summary Table
Cookie Name: PHPSESSID
Duration: Session-based
Description: Enables account login and prevents repetitive pop-ups during the session.
Cookie Name: div
Duration: 1 month
Description: Ensures sign-up pop-ups do not appear repeatedly within a month of visiting the same page.
Cookie Name: __utma
Duration: 2 years
Description: Tracks total visits and timestamps of first and last visits for analytics purposes.
Cookie Name: __utmb
Duration: 30 minutes
Description: Records the start time of a session for analytics.
Cookie Name: __utmc
Duration: Session-based
Description: Records the end time of a session for analytics.
Cookie Name: __utmz
Duration: 6 months
Description: Tracks referral sources, such as search engines or links.
Cookie Name: DoubleClick DART
Duration: Varies by browser
Description: Serves ads relevant to user behavior.