Cookie Policy – CritiqueHQ

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 2026  |  Applies to critiquehq.com

This Cookie Policy explains how CritiqueHQ uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described below. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time using the methods outlined on this page.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device – computer, smartphone, or tablet – when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot directly access or harm your device. They store only the information they are designed to record, and that information can be read only by the server that created them.

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage may also be used alongside cookies on this Site and are collectively referred to as “cookies” throughout this policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

🔒 Strictly Necessary Required

Essential for the Site to function. Without these, core features would not work. They cannot be disabled.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, consent preferences.

📊 Analytics Cookies Optional

Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymised usage data such as pages visited and time on site.

Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat).

⚙ Functional Cookies Optional

Allow the Site to remember your preferences and provide a more personalised experience.

Examples: Language preference, region selection, display settings.

🎯 Advertising Cookies Optional

Used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. May be set by third-party advertising partners.

Examples: Meta Pixel, Google Ads conversion cookies.

🔗 Affiliate Tracking Optional

Set by third-party affiliate networks when you click affiliate links on our Site, to track referrals and attribute commissions.

Duration: Typically 30 to 90 days depending on the programme.

👤 Third-Party Cookies Optional

Set directly by third-party services embedded on our Site. We do not control these and recommend reviewing each provider’s privacy policy.

Examples: Google, Meta, affiliate networks.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users for anonymised analytics reporting 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users; stores and updates a unique value for each page visited 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites 1 minute
cookielawinfo-* CritiqueHQ Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked repeatedly 1 year
wordpress_* WordPress Session management for logged-in users (admin only) Session
Affiliate tracking cookies Various networks (Impact, CJ, Amazon) Tracks affiliate referrals when you click links on our Site 30 to 90 days

4. How to Control and Manage Cookies

You have several options for controlling cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impair the functionality of the Site or prevent some features from working correctly.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings menus. Below are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Opt-Out Tools

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit CritiqueHQ, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or decline optional cookie categories. You can revisit and update your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and reloading the page.

5. Third-Party Services and Their Cookies

CritiqueHQ uses the following third-party services, each of which may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing each provider’s privacy and cookie policy directly.

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Website usage analytics policies.google.com/privacy
Meta (Facebook) Pixel Advertising and retargeting facebook.com/privacy
Impact Radius Affiliate link tracking impact.com/privacy-policy
CJ Affiliate Affiliate link tracking conversantmedia.com/legal/privacy
Amazon Associates Affiliate link tracking amazon.com privacy notice

6. Cookies and Children

CritiqueHQ is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has interacted with our Site in a way that has resulted in personal data being collected, please contact us at support@critiquehq.com and we will take appropriate steps to address the matter.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, updates to applicable law, or improvements to our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of tracking technologies, please contact us:

Email: support@critiquehq.com
Contact Page: critiquehq.com/contact

For broader information about how we handle your personal data, please read our full Privacy Policy.

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