Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device—computer, phone, or tablet—when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferences, whether you've seen a message before, or how the site is performing.

We also use similar technologies that work like cookies, such as pixels (tiny image files that can log a visit or action), SDKs in certain embedded experiences, and local storage or other browser storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as cookies in this policy.

Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies). Others are set by third parties whose tools or content we use—for example, analytics, video embeds, or advertising and affiliate technology. Those third parties may be able to read their own cookies and use them according to their own policies.

Cookies can be session cookies, which usually expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain for a set period of time or until you delete them. Duration varies by cookie and by provider.

We use cookies to keep the site working reliably, understand what content is helpful, measure performance and fix issues, and support our business model, including affiliate links. We do not use cookies to magically know who you are—most cookie data is device and browser-based.

When you click an affiliate link, a merchant or affiliate network may set a cookie to track that click and attribute a possible purchase to our site. This helps fund our testing and reviews, and it does not change the price you pay.

Some visitors prefer to limit tracking for interest-based advertising. Tools exist to reduce interest-based ads across participating companies, but opting out typically does not block ads entirely—it usually changes how ads are selected.

If we display a cookie banner or consent tool, you can use it to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies such as analytics or advertising cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are generally required for core site functions and may still be used even when you reject non-essential cookies.

Most browsers let you delete existing cookies and block some or all cookies going forward. You can usually also set rules to block third-party cookies only. If you clear your cookies, your choices may reset, and you may need to set them again.

Using private browsing or incognito mode can reduce persistence of certain cookies by clearing session data when you close the window. It does not necessarily prevent all tracking—for example, some tracking can be server-side or based on other identifiers.

For interest-based advertising, the Digital Advertising Alliance provides consumer choice tools such as WebChoices for desktop and mobile web browsing environments. These tools help you express opt-out choices for participating companies on the browser you are using.

The Network Advertising Initiative previously offered legacy opt-out tools, but it has sunset those older tools and directs consumers to updated resources, including access to DAA tools. If you see older guides that reference an NAI opt-out cookie tool, they may be outdated.

If you use Google services, Google provides controls to manage ad personalization through My Ad Center, including an option to turn off personalized ads for your Google Account. This affects ads when you're signed in and where Google applies those settings.

Some jurisdictions recognize opt-out preference signals sent by certain browsers or extensions, such as Global Privacy Control. California's privacy guidance describes opt-out preference signals and identifies GPC as an example. If we detect a valid opt-out preference signal where applicable, we will make reasonable efforts to honor it for relevant optional cookie uses.

Blocking cookies may impact your experience. For example, some pages may not remember your settings, embedded content may not load properly, and certain features may not function as intended.

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Last updated date at the top of this page. Changes take effect when posted, unless we state otherwise.

Third-party services such as analytics providers, affiliate platforms, advertising partners, and embedded media providers may set or read their own cookies and use similar technologies. We do not control how those third parties use data collected through their tools, and their practices are governed by their own policies.

If we embed third-party content—for example, videos, interactive widgets, or social media posts—that content may behave as if you visited the third party's site directly and may set cookies or collect usage data.

Cookie retention depends on whether a cookie is session-based or persistent and on the provider's configuration. Some cookies expire quickly, while others may last longer unless you delete them through your browser settings.

Verified Verdict is a general-audience product review website and is not intended for children. If you believe a child has provided information through our site, please contact us so we can review and address the issue.

If you are visiting from outside the United States, your device may still receive cookies as described here. Where additional notices or choices are required by applicable law, we will make reasonable efforts to provide them.

Questions about cookies on Verified Verdict? Please reach out via our Contact page. To help us troubleshoot, include your browser and device, the page you were on, and whether you were using an opt-out preference signal or had blocked cookies.

Bottom line: we use cookies to keep the site working, measure what's useful, and support the business through affiliate relationships. You're in control—through consent tools if shown, browser settings, and industry opt-out mechanisms.