Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies typically contain:

• The name of the website that created the cookie
• The lifespan of the cookie (how long it stays on your device)
• A unique value, usually a randomly generated number

Cookies cannot access other information on your device, and they cannot carry viruses or install malware.

2. Why We Use Cookies

At SofaBedPick, we use cookies for several reasons:

• Essential Functions: To ensure our website operates correctly and securely.
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
• Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve our content and layout.
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and track affiliate link performance.
• Performance: To monitor website performance and identify technical issues.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookies can be categorized in several ways. Here are the main types you'll encounter on our website:

By Duration

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help with navigation and security during your visit.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

By Origin

• First-Party Cookies: Set by SofaBedPick directly. We control these cookies.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics and Amazon Associates.

By Purpose

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant ads and track affiliate performance.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices.

4. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on SofaBedPick, their purpose, and their typical duration:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
cookieConsent	Essential	Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined).	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis.	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics — distinguishes users for 24-hour period.	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics — throttles request rate to limit data collection.	1 minute
session_id	Essential	Maintains your session state while browsing the website.	Session
amazon_assoc	Advertising	Amazon Associates — tracks affiliate link referrals for commission purposes.	24 hours
_gcl_au	Advertising	Google AdSense — tracks ad conversion and effectiveness.	3 months

Note: Cookie names and durations may change slightly as we update our services. This table is reviewed regularly and updated as needed.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These include:

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing or disabling cookies:

a. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Here are links to cookie management guides for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

b. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit SofaBedPick, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept: Enable all cookies for the best experience.
• Decline: Only essential cookies will be used.

c. Opt-Out Tools

You can also use industry opt-out tools:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Google Analytics Opt-Out

7. Your Consent

By continuing to use SofaBedPick after seeing our cookie consent banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should:

• Decline non-essential cookies through our consent banner, or
• Adjust your browser settings to block cookies, or
• Discontinue use of our website

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website to update your preference through the consent banner.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you via a banner on our website (if changes are material)
• Encourage you to review this page periodically

Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please reach out to us. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please also review our Privacy Policy.