Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 11, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Ted's Cam Directory ("the Site", "we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. This policy provides detailed information about how and why we use cookies, and how you can control them. As our Privacy Policy states, we do not collect or store any personal data on our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are sent to and stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device for accessing the internet, whenever you visit a website. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user's device. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

3. How We Use Cookies

Ted's Cam Directory does not set any first-party cookies to track you or store your personal information. Our business model is based on affiliate marketing, and the use of cookies is limited exclusively to this purpose.

The only cookies used in connection with our Site are **third-party affiliate cookies**. Here’s how they work:

  • When you click on an affiliate link on our Site, you are redirected to the website of one of our third-party partners ("Affiliate Platform").
  • Upon your arrival at the Affiliate Platform, that third-party site will place a cookie on your browser.
  • This cookie's purpose is to identify Ted's Cam Directory as the source of the referral. If you make a purchase on that platform, this cookie allows them to attribute the sale to us, and we earn a commission.

Crucially, we do not set this cookie, nor do we have access to the information it contains. The cookie is set and read only by the Affiliate Platform you visit.

4. Information We Do Not Access

It is important to understand that the affiliate cookies do not provide us with any of your personal information. We have no access to, and no knowledge of, your activities on the Affiliate Platforms. This means:

  • We do not know who you are.
  • We do not see what you view, purchase, or any other actions you take on the third-party site.
  • We do not receive any personal data from our affiliate partners. Our earnings are based on aggregated, anonymous sales data.

5. Your Rights and Managing Cookies (GDPR and CCPA)

Data privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in California grant users rights over their data, including data collected by cookies. Here is how you can exercise control:

General Consent and Browser Controls

Most web browsers provide controls that allow you to manage cookies. You can typically see what cookies you have, delete them individually, and block cookies from particular or all websites. You can usually find these controls in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your browser. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our Site, and affiliate tracking may not function correctly.

For Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to be informed about and consent to the use of cookies. When you click an affiliate link on our site, you are directed to a third-party website. That website is responsible for obtaining your consent for any cookies they wish to place on your device, in accordance with GDPR. We recommend you review the cookie policy of any third-party site you visit.

For Residents of California

The CCPA gives California residents the right to know what personal information is being collected about them and to opt-out of the "sale" of their personal information. While we do not collect any personal information ourselves, the use of third-party affiliate cookies may be considered a "sale" of data under the CCPA's broad definition. By providing you with information on how to manage and block cookies through your browser settings, we are providing you with a method to opt-out of this process.

6. Disclaimer

This Cookie Policy is not a substitute for legal advice. It is intended to be a transparent explanation of our practices. For any legal matters, we recommend consulting with a qualified professional.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our Contact Page.