Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10 June 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Blog.Nerdicate.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, understand usage, and support the site.

We keep things simple: no intrusive tracking, no behavioral advertising — just essential functionality and basic analytics.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly and provide insights into how the site is used.

We use four types of cookies:

• Essential — required for the site to function (e.g., security, preferences)
• Analytics — help us understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics, anonymized)
• Functional — remember your preferences (e.g., comment details)
• Affiliate — track outbound links to support the project

We do not use cookies for advertising or retargeting.

2. Why We Use Cookies

• Site functionality — to ensure pages load correctly and securely
• Comments — to remember your details if you choose to save them
• Analytics — to improve content based on usage patterns
• Affiliate support — to fund the project through small commissions

3. Cookies We Use

Here are the main cookies used on this site:

• cookieyes-consent — stores your cookie preferences (1 year)
• wp-settings-* — WordPress session management (admin only)
• comment_author_* — remembers comment details (optional)
• _ga / _ga_* — anonymous analytics (Google Analytics, 14 months)
• aff_* — tracks outbound clicks (24 hours)

Third-party partners (e.g., Amazon, Spreadshirt) may set their own cookies after you leave this site. Please review their policies for details.

4. Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookies:

• Cookie banner — accept or reject non-essential cookies on your first visit
• Browser settings — block or delete cookies anytime
• Google Analytics opt-out — use the official browser add-on

Blocking essential cookies may affect how the site functions.

5. Updates

We may update this policy as needed.
Changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date.

6. Contact

If you have any questions:

Email: danny@nerdicate.com