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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 14, 2026


What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your experience more convenient and personalized.

PERFRIG.COM uses cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content and advertising.

Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

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Essential functions:

  • Remember your preferences (dark mode, language)
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud
  • Enable basic site features to work properly
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Analytics and performance:

  • Understand how visitors use the site
  • Identify popular content and navigation patterns
  • Diagnose technical issues and improve performance
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Advertising and marketing:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements
  • Measure ad effectiveness
  • Support affiliate link functionality
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User experience:

  • Remember your settings across sessions
  • Provide personalized content recommendations
  • Improve site navigation and usability

Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

Purpose: Required for basic site functionality

Can be disabled: Yes, but this may break core site functionality

Examples:

  • Session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing across servers

These cookies are necessary for the site to operate. You can disable them in your browser, but parts of the site may not function properly.

Analytics cookies

Purpose: Help us understand site usage and performance

Can be disabled: Yes

Provider: Google Analytics

What they track:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device type and browser version
  • Geographic location (country/region level)
  • Referral sources and search terms
  • Click behavior and navigation paths

Data retention: 26 months, then automatically deleted

Opt-out:

  • Browser settings
  • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Preference cookies

Purpose: Remember your choices and settings

Can be disabled: Yes (but settings won’t persist)

Examples:

  • Dark mode preference
  • Language selection
  • Dismissed notices or banners
  • Consent choices

Data retention: Up to 12 months

Advertising cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance

Can be disabled: Yes

Providers: Google AdSense and advertising partners

What they do:

  • Show ads based on your interests
  • Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
  • Measure ad clicks and conversions
  • Report ad performance to advertisers

Third-party tracking: These cookies may track your activity across websites to show personalized ads.

Opt-out:

  • Google Ad Settings
  • Digital Advertising Alliance
  • Network Advertising Initiative

Affiliate cookies

Purpose: Track purchases through affiliate links

Can be disabled: Yes (but we won’t earn commissions on your purchases)

Providers: Amazon Associates, other affiliate networks

What they do:

  • Track that you clicked from PERFRIG to a retailer
  • Attribute purchases to our referral
  • Enable us to earn commissions

Duration: Typically 24 hours to 90 days, depending on retailer

Your privacy: These cookies don’t share your personal information with usโ€”they only tell retailers a purchase came from our site.

Cookie details

First-party cookies

Set by PERFRIG.COM directly. We control these cookies and the data they collect.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
perfrig_sessionSession managementSessionEssential
perfrig_prefsUser preferences12 monthsPreference
perfrig_consentCookie consent choices12 monthsEssential

Third-party cookies

Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, affiliates). These services have their own privacy policies.

Major third-party cookies:

Google Analytics:

  • _ga โ€“ User identification (2 years)
  • _gid โ€“ User identification (24 hours)
  • _gat โ€“ Request rate limiting (1 minute)

Google AdSense (if applicable):

  • Multiple cookies for ad delivery and targeting
  • Privacy Policy

Amazon Associates:

  • Tracking cookies for affiliate attribution (24-90 days)
  • Privacy Policy

Managing cookies

Browser controls

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

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Google Chrome:

Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

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Mozilla Firefox:

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

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Safari:

Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

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Microsoft Edge:

Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site data

Browser options:

  • Block all cookies: Prevents all cookies (may break site functionality)
  • Block third-party cookies: Allows first-party, blocks third-party
  • Clear cookies: Delete existing cookies
  • Exceptions: Allow/block specific sites

Our cookie consent tool

When you first visit PERFRIG, we display a cookie consent banner with options to:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies for full functionality
  • Reject Non-Essential: Allow only essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose specific cookie categories

Your choices are stored in a preference cookie. You can change settings anytime by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer.

Impact of blocking cookies

Essential cookies blocked:

  • Site may not function properly
  • Security features may not work
  • Settings won’t persist across sessions

Analytics cookies blocked:

  • No impact on your experience
  • Helps us less (we won’t understand your usage patterns)

Advertising cookies blocked:

  • You’ll still see ads
  • Ads may be less relevant
  • Same number of ads displayed

Affiliate cookies blocked:

  • Your shopping experience unchanged
  • We won’t earn commissions on your purchases

Blocking some cookies may affect certain features and functionality of the site.

Other tracking technologies

Web beacons (pixel tags)

Small invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track:

  • Email opens (if we send newsletters)
  • Page views
  • Ad impressions

Use: Analytics and advertising measurement

Control: Same as cookies (browser settings, ad opt-outs)

Local storage

Browser technology that stores data on your device similar to cookies but with larger capacity.

Use:

  • Preference storage
  • Performance optimization
  • Cached content

Control: Browser settings (usually under “Site Data” or “Storage”)

Session storage

Temporary storage that exists only while your browser tab is open.

Use:

  • Temporary session data
  • Form data preservation

Control: Automatically cleared when you close the tab

Do not track signals

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. There is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals.

Our position: We respect user privacy choices. While we don’t specifically respond to DNT signals, we provide comprehensive cookie controls and opt-out options described in this policy.

Alternative: Use our cookie consent tool and opt-out links for ad networks.

International users

GDPR compliance (EU/UK)

For users in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom:

Consent requirement: We obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, marketing).

Your rights:

  • Withdraw consent anytime through our cookie settings
  • Access information about cookies we use
  • Request deletion of cookie data

Legal basis:

  • Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (site functionality)
  • Non-essential cookies: Consent

Data transfers: Some cookies involve data transfer to the United States (Google Analytics, advertising networks). We ensure appropriate safeguards through Standard Contractual Clauses.

ePrivacy directive

We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) by:

  • Providing clear cookie information
  • Obtaining consent before non-essential cookies
  • Offering easy opt-out mechanisms
  • Allowing cookie preference changes anytime

Children’s privacy

PERFRIG is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children.

If we discover we’ve collected cookie data from children, we’ll delete it immediately.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • New cookies or technologies
  • Changes in legal requirements
  • User feedback and best practices

Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be announced through site notices or email to subscribers.

Contact us

Questions about cookies or this policy?

Email: [email protected]

General contact: [email protected]

For cookie-related complaints in the EU, you may contact your local Data Protection Authority.

Related information

Learn more about cookies:

  • All About Cookies
  • EU Cookie Guidance

Opt-out tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out
  • Google Ad Settings
  • Digital Advertising Alliance
  • Network Advertising Initiative
  • Your Online Choices (EU)

Browser privacy guides:

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge

Our commitment

We use cookies to improve your experience and support our independent operation. We’re committed to:

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Transparency

about what cookies we use and why

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Control

over your cookie preferences

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Respect

for your privacy choices

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Compliance

with applicable laws and regulations

Your privacy matters. We collect only what’s necessary and give you meaningful control over cookies and tracking.


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