Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit our website. They allow our website to remember your preferences, improve your experience, and help us understand how our site is being used.

How We Use Cookies

Eco-Friendly Tech uses cookies for several purposes:

🔍 Analytics and Performance

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve your experience.
• Firebase Analytics: Helps us track user engagement, popular products, and email sign-up conversions.
• Performance Monitoring: We track site loading times and technical performance to ensure optimal user experience.

🎯 Personalization and Functionality

• User Preferences: Remember your email subscription status and preferred content categories.
• Shopping Behavior: Track which products you've viewed to provide better recommendations.
• Email Capture: Remember if you've already signed up for our newsletter to avoid repeated prompts.

💰 Affiliate Tracking

• Conversion Tracking: Monitor which affiliate links you click to help us improve our product recommendations.
• Attribution: Ensure proper commission attribution when you make purchases through our affiliate links.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Firebase session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Basic website functionality

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our website:

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gat, _gid): Track website usage and performance
• Firebase Analytics: Monitor user engagement and conversion tracking

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies help us show you relevant content and track affiliate conversions:

• Affiliate Tracking: Amazon Associates, ShareASale partner cookies
• Email Marketing: EmailJS and newsletter preference cookies
• Social Media: Cookies for social sharing buttons and embedded content

Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses services from third-party companies that may set their own cookies:

🔗 Affiliate Programs

• Amazon Associates: Tracks referrals and commissions from Amazon purchases
• ShareASale: Monitors affiliate link clicks and conversions
• Brand Partners: Direct affiliate relationships with eco-tech brands

📊 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
• Firebase: Real-time analytics and crash reporting

📧 Email and Communication

• EmailJS: Email delivery service for newsletters and lead magnets
• Newsletter Platform: Subscription management and email preferences

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Options

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Interest-Based Ads: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
• Email Marketing: Unsubscribe links in all our emails

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

• Analytics: Up to 2 years (Google Analytics standard)
• Preferences: Up to 1 year
• Affiliate Tracking: 30-90 days (varies by program)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your information.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have questions about how we use cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@eco-friendly-tech.com
Website: eco-friendly-tech.com