Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

GearCred uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features
  • Remembering your preferences

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to work.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our Service by collecting information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Traffic sources
  • Device and browser information
  • General geographic location

2.3 Affiliate Tracking Cookies

As an affiliate marketing platform, we use cookies to:

  • Track clicks on affiliate links
  • Attribute sales and conversions to the correct user
  • Calculate commissions accurately

Our affiliate network partners (Impact, AvantLink, Awin, Rakuten, CJ, Refersion) also set cookies to track conversions on retailer websites.

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Remembering your login status
  • Storing your display preferences
  • Enabling features like quick link creation

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, including:

  • Affiliate Networks: Our partner networks set cookies to track affiliate conversions
  • Analytics Providers: To help us understand website usage
  • Security Services: To protect against fraud and abuse

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Affiliate tracking cookies typically last between 7 and 30 days, depending on the retailer's program.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites
  • Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of our Service.

5.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain analytics and advertising cookies:

6. Impact on Service

If you choose to block or delete cookies:

  • You may need to log in each time you visit
  • Some features may not function properly
  • Affiliate tracking may not work correctly, which could affect your ability to earn commissions
  • Your preferences may not be saved

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: support@gearcred.app