Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies BargainArmy uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and is incorporated into our Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain viruses or malware and cannot access other information on your device.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as pixel tags (also called web beacons), local storage, and session storage for similar purposes. This Policy covers all of these technologies collectively.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
By Necessity
| Category | Description | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. These include session cookies that keep you logged in and security cookies that protect your account. Without these, core features cannot work. | No — disabling these will break site functionality |
| Functional / Preference | Remember your preferences and settings, such as "Remember Me" for persistent login or display preferences. | Yes — but you may lose personalized settings |
| Analytics / Performance | Collect information about how visitors use the site — which pages are visited most, how users navigate, and error reports. Used to improve site performance and content. (e.g., Google Analytics) | Yes |
| Advertising / Targeting | Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance. (e.g., Google AdSense) | Yes |
| Affiliate Tracking | Placed by third-party merchants (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, eBay) when you click affiliate links from our site. These cookies allow merchants to attribute purchases to BargainArmy for commission purposes. Set by the third-party merchant, not BargainArmy directly. | Yes — via merchant opt-out or browser settings |
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name / Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session Cookie (BargainArmy) | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your logged-in session while browsing | Session (expires on browser close) |
| Remember Me Cookie (BargainArmy) | Functional | Keeps you logged in if "Remember Me" is selected | Up to 30 days |
| _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics) | Analytics | Distinguish users and throttle request rates for usage analytics | Up to 26 months (_ga); 24 hours (_gid) |
| Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Advertising | Serve relevant interest-based ads; measure ad performance | Varies (set by Google) |
| Amazon Associates Tracking | Affiliate | Tracks referrals from BargainArmy to Amazon for commission attribution | 24 hours (typical Amazon cookie window) |
| Walmart / eBay Affiliate Tracking | Affiliate | Tracks referrals from BargainArmy to Walmart/eBay for commission attribution | Varies by merchant |
| Cloudflare (_cflb, cf_clearance) | Strictly Necessary | Security and bot protection; load balancing | Session or short-term |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third parties, not BargainArmy. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are governed by each third party's own privacy and cookie policies. Key third parties include:
- Google (Analytics & AdSense): Google Privacy Policy — Opt out of Google Analytics
- Amazon Associates: Amazon Privacy Notice
- Cloudflare: Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Other affiliate networks (CJ, ShareASale, Impact, Rakuten, etc.): See each network's privacy policy for details.
5. How to Manage & Opt Out of Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
Browser Settings
You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or alert you when cookies are set. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging into your BargainArmy account and may impair other core features.
Interest-Based Advertising Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info/choices
- Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org
Google Analytics Opt-Out
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. At this time, BargainArmy does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-standard interpretation for how websites should respond to them. We will continue to monitor developments in this area.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via the Site or email. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
BargainArmy
Email: [email protected]
Website: bargainarmy.com