Cookie Policy
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
ValidSave uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish you from other users, understand how you use our site, and provide you with a better experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Session cookies to maintain your browsing session
- Security cookies for authentication and fraud prevention
- Load balancing cookies to ensure website stability
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your preferences (e.g., favorite categories)
- Storing recently viewed products
- Saving your newsletter subscription preferences
- Remembering items you've saved or liked
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics for traffic analysis
- Page view tracking
- Time spent on pages
- Click tracking for deals
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Amazon affiliate tracking cookies
- Retargeting cookies
- Social media cookies (if you share our content)
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third parties, including:
- Amazon Associates: Tracks affiliate link clicks and purchases
- Google Analytics: Provides website usage statistics
- Social Media Platforms: If you use social sharing buttons
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party websites for information about their cookies.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage (a feature of your web browser) to store:
- Your favorite deals
- Recently viewed products
- Search history
- Filter preferences
Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you choose to sync your preferences.
5. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookie duration depends on their type:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30-365 days)
- Amazon Affiliate Cookies: 24 hours from click
- Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Browser Links
Learn how to manage cookies in your browser:
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:
- Inability to save favorite deals
- Loss of personalized recommendations
- Need to re-enter preferences each visit
- Reduced website functionality
- Inability to track affiliate purchases (affecting our ability to earn commissions)
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) option. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not change its behavior based on DNT settings. However, you can still manage cookies through your browser settings as described above.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through cookies or other means.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
ValidSave
Email: privacy@validsave.com
Contact Form: validsave.com/contact

