Cookie Notice
Last updated: June 3, 2026
The short version
Our analytics (Plausible) set no cookies. The cookies that do appear come from Google AdSense (ads) and from affiliate networks when you click an outbound product link.
Categories
| Category | Source | Cookies? | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Trowelful | Minimal/none | Core site function |
| Analytics | Plausible | No | Aggregate, anonymous traffic stats |
| Advertising | Google AdSense + partners | Yes | Serve & measure ads; personalize where consented |
| Affiliate attribution | Amazon & other networks | Yes (on the destination, after you click) | Credit a referred purchase |
Consent
Because we run Google AdSense, advertising cookies require a consent mechanism for visitors in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland (and we honor US state opt-out signals). We use a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to collect and respect your choice before non-essential advertising cookies are set. You can change your choice any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
Managing cookies
Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies, and visit adssettings.google.com to control personalized Google ads.