1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to website operators, and to enhance the user experience. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the website uses ("third-party cookies").
This Cookies Policy explains how Xtrasize (accessible at buyxtrasize.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
2. How We Use Cookies
Xtrasize uses cookies for the following general purposes:
- To ensure the proper functioning and security of our website.
- To remember your preferences, such as cookie consent choices.
- To analyse how visitors use our website so we can improve its content and performance.
- To support our affiliate marketing programme by tracking referrals to our commercial partner.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and cookie consent preferences. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting the functionality of the website.
- Cookie consent cookie: Stores your cookie preference choices so that you are not asked to consent on every visit. Duration: 12 months.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your browsing session and ensure the website functions correctly.
3.2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate the site, and where improvements can be made. Google Analytics cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, the pages visited, the time spent on each page, the source of traffic, and general geographic location (country or city level).
- _ga: Used to distinguish unique users. Duration: 2 years.
- _ga_*: Used to maintain session state. Duration: 2 years.
We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics, which means your full IP address is never stored. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised. For more information about how Google processes analytics data, please visit Google's privacy policy.
3.3. Affiliate Cookies
As an affiliate marketing website, we use affiliate tracking cookies to identify when a visitor has been referred to our commercial partner's website through a link on Xtrasize. These cookies are essential to our business model, as they enable our affiliate partner to attribute sales and calculate commissions accurately.
- Affiliate tracking cookie: Records that a referral originated from our website. This cookie is set when you click on an affiliate link and is read by our commercial partner's website. Duration: typically 30 to 90 days, depending on the affiliate programme.
Affiliate cookies do not collect personal information such as your name, address, or payment details. They are used solely for the purpose of tracking referrals and attributing commissions.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use. We do not have direct control over the cookies set by third parties. The third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: Provides website usage analytics. Google may use the data collected to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network. You can learn more about Google's data practices and opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Affiliate partner: Our commercial partner may place cookies on your device when you click through to their website from ours. These cookies are governed by the partner's own cookies and privacy policies.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. The process for managing cookies varies by browser. Please consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google.
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your browsing experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with an amended "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Xtrasize
205 Archbishop Makarios Avenue
Limassol 3030
Cyprus
Email: [email protected]
You may also reach us through our Contact page.