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How We Use Cookies

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 14, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

The Sawdust Workshop (thesawdustworkshop.com) uses cookies for various purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly:

  • Session Management: Keep you logged into areas that require authentication
  • Security: Protect against fraud and abuse
  • Basic Functionality: Remember your preferences during your visit

Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rates, and user behavior
  • Performance Monitoring: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
  • Content Optimization: Shows us which content is most popular and useful

Advertising Cookies

These cookies help us display relevant advertisements:

  • Google AdSense: Serves targeted advertisements based on your interests
  • Remarketing: Shows you relevant ads on other websites you visit
  • Conversion Tracking: Measures the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns

Affiliate Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us track affiliate referrals:

  • ClickBank Tracking: Tracks referrals and commissions from ClickBank affiliate links
  • Amazon Associates: Tracks referrals to Amazon products
  • Other Affiliate Networks: Various affiliate partners may place tracking cookies

Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set directly by our website:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
  • Persistent cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them)

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external services we use:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics
  • Google AdSense: For advertising
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing buttons
  • Affiliate Networks: For tracking referrals

Detailed Cookie Information

Google Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Information Collected: Page views, session data, user interactions
  • Opt-out: Available through Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on

Google AdSense Cookies

  • Purpose: Serve personalized advertisements
  • Duration: Varies (typically up to 2 years)
  • Information Collected: Browsing behavior, interests, demographics
  • Opt-out: Available through Google Ads Settings

Affiliate Marketing Cookies

  • ClickBank Cookies:
  • Purpose: Track affiliate referrals and commissions
  • Duration: Typically 60 days
  • Information: Referral source, products viewed/purchased
  • Amazon Associates Cookies:
  • Purpose: Track Amazon product referrals
  • Duration: 24 hours (Amazon's standard)
  • Information: Products clicked and purchased

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome:

  • 1 Click the three dots menu → Settings
  • 2 Advanced → Privacy and security → Site Settings
  • 3 Cookies and site data

Firefox:

  • 1 Click the menu button → Options
  • 2 Privacy & Security panel
  • 3 Cookies and Site Data section

Safari:

  • 1 Safari menu → Preferences
  • 2 Privacy tab
  • 3 Cookies and website data

Edge:

  • 1 Three dots menu → Settings
  • 2 Site permissions → Cookies and site data

Cookie Categories You Can Control

Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • Cannot be disabled as they're essential for website functionality
  • Include security, session management, and basic site features

Performance/Analytics Cookies

  • Can be disabled through browser settings
  • May affect our ability to improve the website experience

Advertising Cookies

  • Can be disabled through browser settings or ad preference centers
  • May result in less relevant advertisements

Social Media Cookies

  • Can be disabled through browser settings
  • May affect social sharing functionality

Third-Party Opt-Out Options

Google Services

Industry Opt-Out Tools

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

  • Reduced Functionality: Some website features may not work properly
  • Repeated Preferences: You'll need to re-enter preferences on each visit
  • Less Personalized Content: We won't be able to customize your experience
  • Generic Advertisements: Ads may be less relevant to your interests

Consent and Legal Compliance

Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

EU Users (GDPR)

  • We obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies
  • You can withdraw consent at any time through browser settings
  • Essential cookies are used based on legitimate interests

California Users (CCPA)

  • We do not sell personal information collected through cookies
  • You have the right to opt-out of cookie-based tracking

Cookie Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New third-party services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Technology updates

When we make significant changes, we'll notify you by:

  • Posting an updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications if you've subscribed to our newsletter

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: william@thesawdustworkshop.com
Website: thesawdustworkshop.com

Additional Resources

Note: This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, Terms and
Conditions, and other legal documents.

Last Updated: June 14, 2025