Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 29, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How We Use Cookies
StainlessMesh.com uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and support our affiliate partnerships. When you use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
Examples:
- Navigation functionality
- Mobile menu state
- Security and authentication
Can you disable them? No, these cookies are essential for basic website functionality.
2. Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Duration: Typically 1-2 years
Provider: Google Analytics
Information collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at the site (referral source)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Interactions with site elements
Can you disable them? Yes, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser settings.
3. Affiliate Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are set by our affiliate partners (such as Amazon) to track purchases made through our affiliate links.
Duration: Typically 24 hours (varies by affiliate program)
Providers:
- Amazon Associates
- Other affiliate networks and merchants
How they work: When you click an affiliate link, a cookie is placed in your browser. If you make a purchase within the cookie duration, we may earn a commission.
Can you disable them? Yes, through your browser settings. However, disabling affiliate cookies may affect our ability to earn commissions from your purchases.
4. Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us improve website performance by identifying how visitors use different features.
Duration: Varies (session to 1 year)
Information collected:
- Page load times
- Error messages encountered
- Popular pages and content
Can you disable them? Yes, through your browser settings or by declining non-essential cookies.
Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| Various | Amazon | Track affiliate referrals | 24 hours | Affiliate |
Third-Party Cookies
When you use our website, you may also receive cookies from third parties:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and reporting
- Amazon: When you click product links to Amazon.com
- Other Affiliates: When you visit affiliate partner websites through our links
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web 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 all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Mobile Devices
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
- Android: Settings → Site settings → Cookies (varies by browser)
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or refuse cookies:
- Some parts of our website may not function properly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- You may see less relevant content
- We may not be able to track affiliate commissions from your purchases
- We cannot analyze how visitors use our site to improve it
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can still control cookies through your browser settings.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
More Information
For more information about how we use your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Via our contact form
- By email: privacy@stainlessmesh.com