Cookie Policy - Aqualista

Effective Date: November 7, 2025
Last Updated: November 7, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how [Your Website Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. For information on how to manage or disable cookies, see Section 7 below.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Key Points About Cookies:

They help websites remember your actions and preferences
They don't contain viruses or malware
They cannot access other data on your device
Most websites use cookies in some form

Types of Storage Technologies:

Cookies: Small text files stored in your browser
Web Beacons (Pixels): Tiny graphics that track page views
Local Storage: Data stored directly in your browser
Session Storage: Temporary data that expires when you close your browser

3. Amazon Associates Affiliate Cookies

3.1 Our Affiliate Relationship

We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click on product links on our website, Amazon places tracking cookies on your device.

Important Disclosure: As required by Amazon's Operating Agreement, we clearly state: “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”

3.2 How Amazon Affiliate Cookies Work

When you click an Amazon affiliate link on our website:

Cookie Placement:

Amazon immediately places a tracking cookie on your device
This cookie contains your affiliate tracking ID (our identifier)
The cookie does NOT contain your personal information

Cookie Duration:

24-hour tracking window: The cookie lasts for 24 hours from the time you click our link
90-day cart extension: If you add items to your Amazon cart within the initial 24 hours, we earn commissions on those items even if you purchase them within the next 89 days (90 days total)
Items added after 24 hours: We do NOT earn commissions on items added to your cart after the initial 24-hour window expires

What the Cookie Tracks:

✅ Click timestamp (when you clicked our link)
✅ Our affiliate ID (to credit us for the referral)
✅ Products added to cart during the 24-hour window
❌ Your name, email, or contact information
❌ Your Amazon account details
❌ Your payment information
❌ Your shipping address
❌ Your specific purchase details

3.3 Universal Product Tracking

Amazon's affiliate cookies have a unique feature called “universal tracking”:

How It Works:

If you click our link for Product A
Then browse and add Products B, C, and D to your cart within 24 hours
We earn commissions on ALL products (A, B, C, D) when you check out
This applies to ANY product on Amazon, not just the one we linked to

Example: You click our affiliate link for a phone case at 2:00 PM Monday. Within the next 24 hours (until 2:00 PM Tuesday), you add:

The phone case
A book
Kitchen gadgets
Electronics

Result: We earn commissions on ALL these items if you complete the purchase within 90 days, even though we only linked to the phone case.

3.4 Information We Receive from Amazon

What We Get:

Aggregate data about clicks on our affiliate links
General information about completed purchases (that we referred)
Commission amounts earned

What We DON'T Get:

Your personal identity
Your contact information
Your specific order details
Your Amazon account information
Your payment methods

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several legitimate purposes:

4.1 Essential Website Functionality

Remember your preferences and settings
Enable core website features
Maintain security and prevent fraud

4.2 Affiliate Marketing and Revenue

Track affiliate referrals to Amazon (via Amazon's cookies)
Earn commissions to support our website operations
Understand which products interest our audience

4.3 Website Analytics and Improvement

Analyze how visitors use our website
Identify popular content and products
Improve user experience and content quality
Diagnose technical problems

4.4 Advertising (if applicable)

Display relevant advertisements
Measure ad effectiveness
Provide personalized ad experiences

5. Types of Cookies We Use

5.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by our website directly:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
session_id	Maintain your browsing session	Essential	Session
user_preferences	Remember your site preferences	Functional	1 year
analytics_id	Track website usage	Analytics	2 years

5.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by external services we use:

Amazon Associates (Affiliate Tracking)

Purpose: Track affiliate referrals and purchases
Type: Marketing/Tracking
Duration: 24 hours (with 90-day cart extension)
Provider: Amazon.com, Inc.
Privacy Policy: Amazon Privacy Notice
Cookie Information: Amazon Cookie Notice
Consent Required: Yes (under GDPR/ePrivacy)

Google Analytics (Website Analytics)

Purpose: Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Type: Analytics
Duration: Up to 2 years
Provider: Google LLC
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-Out
Consent Required: Yes (under GDPR/ePrivacy)

Social Media Plugins (if applicable)

Purpose: Enable social sharing and track engagement
Type: Marketing/Social
Duration: Varies by platform
Providers: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram
Consent Required: Yes (under GDPR/ePrivacy)

Advertising Networks (if applicable)

Purpose: Display targeted advertisements
Type: Advertising
Duration: Varies (typically 30-90 days)
Providers: [List your specific ad networks]
Consent Required: Yes (under GDPR/ePrivacy)

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

For visitors from the EU/UK, we use cookies based on:

Consent (Marketing/Analytics Cookies):

Amazon affiliate tracking cookies require your explicit consent
Analytics cookies require your consent
Advertising cookies require your consent
We obtain consent through our cookie consent banner

Legitimate Interests (Essential Cookies):

Essential functionality cookies don't require consent
These cookies are necessary for the website to operate

Legal Obligation:

Cookies required for legal compliance (e.g., tax records)

You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:

Adjusting your cookie preferences in our consent banner
Deleting cookies through your browser settings (see Section 7)
Contacting us at [Your Contact Email]

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences
Review this Cookie Policy

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings:

Google Chrome:

Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Choose your preferred cookie settings
You can block or delete specific cookies

Mozilla Firefox:

Go to Settings > Privacy & Security
Under “Cookies and Site Data,” choose your preferences
You can manage or delete individual cookies

Safari (Mac/iOS):

Go to Preferences > Privacy
Choose your cookie preferences
Manage website data to delete cookies

Microsoft Edge:

Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Choose your cookie settings
Manage and delete cookies as needed

Important: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

7.3 Opt-Out of Amazon Affiliate Tracking

To opt out of Amazon affiliate cookie tracking specifically:

Amazon oneTag Preferences: Visit Amazon Associates oneTag Preferences to manage your Amazon tracking preferences.

Disable Third-Party Cookies: Configure your browser to block third-party cookies (this will affect many websites).

Use Private Browsing: Use incognito/private mode in your browser to prevent cookie storage.

Browser Extensions: Install privacy-focused browser extensions like:

Privacy Badger
uBlock Origin
Ghostery

7.4 Opt-Out of Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Do Not Track (DNT): Enable “Do Not Track” in your browser settings (note: not all websites honor this setting).

7.5 Advertising Opt-Out Tools

If we use advertising cookies, you can opt out through:

8. Mobile Device Tracking

8.1 Mobile Cookies

Mobile browsers also use cookies. You can manage them through your mobile browser settings:

iOS (Safari): Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies

Android (Chrome): Chrome app > Settings > Site settings > Cookies

8.2 Mobile Advertising IDs

Mobile devices have advertising identifiers:

iOS: IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers)
Android: AAID (Google Advertising ID)

To Reset/Limit:

iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Reset Advertising Identifier
Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or block cookies, you may experience:

Essential Cookies Blocked:

Website may not function properly
Cannot maintain your session or preferences
Security features may not work

Affiliate Cookies Blocked:

We cannot track your referrals to Amazon
We won't earn commissions from your purchases
This doesn't affect your Amazon shopping experience or prices

Analytics Cookies Blocked:

We cannot understand how visitors use our website
Cannot improve user experience based on data
No impact on your browsing experience

Advertising Cookies Blocked (if applicable):

You'll still see ads, but they won't be personalized
Ads may be less relevant to your interests

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in our cookie practices
New technologies or tracking methods
Legal or regulatory requirements
Website features or services

When We Update:

We'll update the “Last Updated” date at the top
Material changes will be announced on our website
Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

11. International Data Transfers

When you visit our website from outside the United States:

Cookies may transfer your data to servers in the US
Third-party services (Amazon, Google) may process data internationally
These transfers comply with applicable data protection laws

For EU/UK Visitors: Data transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies.

If we learn that we've collected information from a child, we'll delete it immediately. If you believe we have information about a child, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

13. Questions and Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

Contact Us:

Email: contact@aqualista.com
Website: aqualista.com
Business Name: Aqualista

Cookie Consent Management: If you have technical issues with our cookie consent banner or want to exercise your rights, please contact us using the information above.

Our Website Policies:

Privacy Policy – How we handle your personal information
Terms of Use – Rules for using our website
Shopping Policy – Information about Amazon purchases

Amazon Official Resources:

Amazon Privacy Notice – How Amazon handles your data
Amazon Cookie Notice – Amazon's cookie information
Amazon Associates Operating Agreement – Affiliate program terms
Amazon Associates Program Policies – Program requirements

Cookie Management Tools:

Amazon Associates oneTag Preferences – Manage Amazon tracking
Google Analytics Opt-Out – Stop Google Analytics tracking
Network Advertising Initiative – Opt out of ad network tracking
Your Online Choices (EU) – European advertising preferences

Browser Help:

Compliance Information

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:

EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – EU/UK
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – California, USA
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – Canada
Amazon Associates Operating Agreement – Affiliate program requirements

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you understand how we use cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

Last Updated: November 7, 2025