Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 21, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how ConsumerBrief.org uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

How We Use Cookies

We use the following types of cookies on ConsumerBrief.org:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies (including Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and how long they spend on the site. This information helps us improve our website and content. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can learn more about how Google uses your data at google.com/policies/privacy/partners.

Advertising and Tracking Cookies: We use advertising cookies (including Facebook Pixel) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to deliver content that is more relevant to you. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites. Facebook Pixel collects data about your activity on our site to help us measure ad performance and build audiences for future advertising. You can learn more about Facebook’s data practices at facebook.com/privacy.

Affiliate Tracking Cookies: When you click on a link to a third-party provider on our site, affiliate tracking cookies may be placed on your device. These cookies help our affiliate partners track that you were referred from ConsumerBrief.org and ensure we receive proper credit for the referral. These cookies are set by third-party affiliate networks.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set.

Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can manage your Facebook ad preferences through your Facebook account settings.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website and may impact your browsing experience.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We will post any changes on this page with an updated effective date.

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