Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how PsychicPicks.com uses them, and the choices available to you. Reading this policy alongside our Privacy Policy will give you a complete picture of how we handle your data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves to your browser when you visit. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter information every time you return. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stored for a set period or until you delete them).
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage work in comparable ways. For simplicity, this policy uses the term “cookies” to cover all of them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for three main purposes: keeping the site functioning correctly, understanding how visitors use our content, and enabling relevant advertising from our partners. Each category is described in detail in Section 3.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the site to work. Without them, features like page navigation and security cannot function. Because they are essential, they cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Maintains your browsing session and security state | Essential | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Essential | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site — which pages are most popular, where traffic comes from, and how long people spend reading our reviews. All data is aggregated and anonymised; we cannot identify you personally from it. We use this information solely to improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — stores session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — identifies a user session | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
Advertising & Affiliate Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on our site, the destination platform may set cookies to track that you arrived via PsychicPicks.com. This is how referral commissions are recorded. These cookies are set by third parties and are governed by their own privacy policies. We may also work with advertising networks that use cookies to show you relevant ads on other websites.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| aff_id / ref_id | Records the affiliate referral so commissions are correctly attributed | Affiliate | 30–90 days |
| IDE / DSID | Google Display Advertising — used to serve and measure ad effectiveness | Advertising | 1 year |
| fr | Facebook Pixel — tracks ad conversions and builds custom audiences | Advertising | 90 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy or cookie policy for information on how they process your data and the choices they offer.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser's help pages for instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
- Opt-out tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For interest-based advertising, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a Do Not Track setting. Where technically feasible, we honour these signals, though not all third-party services may do the same.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the performance of certain parts of the site and could prevent analytics or affiliate tracking from functioning correctly.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the cookies we use. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to check back periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.