Updated: August 14, 2025
How we use cookies
- Essential site functions (e.g., remembering your cookie choices, keeping pages secure and fast).
- Analytics & performance to understand what content helps readers and improve the site.
- Affiliate attribution so a VPN provider knows you came from our site if you buy (your price doesn’t change).
- Optional personalization (only if you consent) to show more relevant content or offers.
Types of cookies we use
1) Strictly necessary (always on)
Required for core site features and security. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Consent storage (so we remember your choices).
- Load balancing and security (keep pages reliable and safe).
- Basic WordPress/session cookies.
2) Analytics & performance (consent-based)
Help us measure traffic, popular pages, and technical issues. We use aggregate reporting and avoid identifying you directly.
3) Affiliate & campaign attribution (consent-based in many regions)
When you click an outbound offer, the destination site or affiliate network may set cookies to attribute any purchases to us. We label outbound commercial links and use rel="sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer".
4) Functional/personalization (optional)
Remember preferences and improve experience (e.g., hiding a dismissed notice). We only use these with your consent where required.
How to manage your choices
Use our Cookie Settings panel to change or withdraw consent at any time. You can also control cookies in your browser:
- Block or delete cookies via your browser settings.
- Use private browsing modes to limit long-term storage.
- Install tools that signal preferences (e.g., Global Privacy Control).
EEA/UK/EU (GDPR): We rely on consent for non-essential cookies and legitimate interests for security/essential operations. You can withdraw consent any time via Cookie Settings.
Retention & example cookie list
We aim to keep non-essential cookies to reasonable durations. Exact providers and durations may change; your Cookie Settings panel shows the current list when available.
| Category | Cookie / Storage Key | Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | cookie_consent, wp-settings-*, __cf_bm (if used), load-balancer id | Remember choices, keep site reliable/secure | Session to 12 months |
| Analytics | _ga, _ga_*, _gid (if GA4), or comparable IDs | Measure traffic and page performance | Up to 24 months |
| Affiliate | Network IDs (e.g., impact, cj, partnerstack) set after clicking outbound offer links | Attribute purchases to our site (no price change for you) | 7–90 days (varies by network) |
| Functional | dismissed_notice, ui_prefs | Improve experience (remember UI preferences) | Up to 12 months |
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as technologies or regulations change. The “Updated” date at the top shows the latest revision.
Contact
Questions about cookies or your choices? Email us at info@cybervpnhub.com or use our contact form.
