COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: June 9, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Branding Masters ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or interact with our affiliate network platform.We believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. In the spirit of transparency, this policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store info about your preferences or past actions.We also use other tracking technologies, such as tracking pixels, web beacons, and server-to-server postbacks, which perform a similar function to ensure our network can track sales and clicks accurately.

2. HOW OUR AFFILIATE NETWORK USES COOKIESUnlike a standard blog or storefront, an affiliate network relies heavily on tracking cookies to function. We use cookies for the following specific purposes:

• Conversion Tracking (Crucial Network Function): When an end user clicks on an affiliate link hosted by our network, a tracking cookie is placed on their device. This cookie contains a unique, randomized tracking ID. If that user later buys a product or signs up on the Advertiser's site, our system reads the cookie to credit the correct Affiliate with the sale.
• Authentication & Session Upkeep: When an Affiliate or Advertiser logs into their dashboard, we use session cookies to keep them logged in as they navigate different pages.
• Security & Fraud Detection: We use cookies to identify suspicious patterns, such as automated bot traffic, repetitive clicking, or unauthorized login attempts.
• Performance & Analytics: We use cookies to understand how users move through our platform, which features are most popular, and where we need to make technical improvements.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USEWe use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device for a set period). They fall into these categories:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for you to log in, move around the website, and use its secure features. Without these, our core platform cannot function.
• Affiliate Link Tracking Cookies: Specialized persistent cookies dropped when a user clicks a referral link. These cookies have a specific lifespan—typically [Insert Tracking Window, e.g., 30 / 60 / 90]days. If a conversion happens within this timeframe, it is successfully recorded.
• Analytics Cookies: Third-party cookies (like Google Analytics) that compile anonymous, aggregate data about website traffic and usage patterns.

4. MANAGING AND DISABLING COOKIESYou have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

A. Browser ControlsMost web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies, or block them entirely. Please note that if you disable tracking cookies:

• Affiliates will not receive credit for generated sales.
• Advertisers will not be able to track performance via our pixels.
• You may experience trouble logging into or using the network dashboard.

B. Opt-Out ToolsTo opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can visit: google.com.

5. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICYWe may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our tracking tech or for legal compliance. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting the updated policy with a revised effective date.

6. CONTACT USIf you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us at: info@branding-masters.com