Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Modern Living Review (modernlivingreview.com) uses them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "first-party" (set directly by our website) or "third-party" (set by external services we use).
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage — we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly (strictly necessary cookies)
- To understand how visitors use the website (analytical cookies)
- To attribute affiliate sales correctly (affiliate tracking cookies)
- To measure the performance of our content (marketing and analytics cookies)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Analytical | Google Analytics 4 — stores and counts pageviews and session data | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics — stores information about how visitors use the website; used to create an analytics report about the website | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytical | Google Analytics — used to throttle request rate and limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
| aff_click_id / uid | Affiliate | Affiliate network tracking cookie — records that a visitor arrived via our affiliate link so that a commission can be attributed if a purchase is made | 30–90 days (varies by network) |
| utm_* parameters | Marketing | UTM campaign parameters stored temporarily to attribute traffic source, medium, campaign, and keyword | Session / 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores the user's cookie consent preference to avoid displaying the consent banner on every page visit | 12 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on this website, you are redirected to the merchant's website, where that merchant's own cookies and tracking technologies will apply. We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties:
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Ads: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Affiliate networks: policies vary — please check the merchant's website for their cookie and privacy information.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit.
Instructions for managing cookies in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Content settings → Cookies
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block cookies, the following may occur: analytical data will not be collected (which does not affect your user experience), affiliate link attribution may not function correctly (meaning any commission we would earn from your purchase may not be recorded, though this does not affect your purchase price or experience), and your consent preferences may not be remembered between sessions.
7. Country-Specific Cookie Notices
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — PECR
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or by contacting us.
🇪🇺 European Union — ePrivacy Directive & GDPR
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) and GDPR, non-essential cookies require your prior, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.
🇺🇸 United States — California (CCPA)
Under the CCPA, cookies that share data with third parties may constitute a "sale" of personal information in certain contexts. We do not sell your personal information. California residents may request information about cookies and data sharing by contacting us at contact@modernlivingreview.com.
🇦🇺 Australia — Privacy Act 1988
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to know what information is collected about you. Our use of cookies that may collect personal data (such as IP addresses) is disclosed in this policy and our Privacy Policy. You may opt out of analytics cookies at any time using the methods described in Section 5.
🇨🇦 Canada — PIPEDA / CASL
Under PIPEDA, we are required to obtain meaningful consent for the collection and use of personal information, which includes data collected through cookies. Under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we do not use cookies to install software on your device without your consent. You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
9. Contact Us
For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our Contact page or at contact@modernlivingreview.com.