A plain-language breakdown of every cookie Price & Pick uses, why we use it, how long it sticks around, and how to turn it off. Cross-reference our privacy policy, affiliate disclosure, or terms of use.
These cookies are required for the site to function and can't be disabled in our systems. They're usually only set in response to actions you take, like logging in, filling out a form, or setting your privacy preferences.
Why these can't be turned off: blocking these cookies in your browser may break core site features like staying logged in or submitting forms — but you're always free to do so through your browser settings.
These cookies help us understand how readers use the site — what pages get traffic, what's confusing, and what's slow — so we can improve it. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized before we look at it.
You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time via the cookie banner, without affecting your ability to browse, read, or use any part of the site.
When you click a product link on Price & Pick and make a purchase, we may earn a commission — this is how we fund our testing and stay independent of advertisers. Affiliate cookies are what let the retailer know the referral came from us.
What this cookie can't do: it can't see your payment details, identify you personally, or follow you to unrelated sites. It only confirms that a purchase was referred by us. Full detail in our affiliate disclosure.
These cookies remember choices you've made so you don't have to reset them every visit.
You can clear these any time through your browser's privacy settings, and the site will fall back to its default settings on your next visit.
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use to run analytics, deliver content, or support affiliate tracking — not by Price & Pick directly. Each provider is bound by its own privacy policy.
We don't control these third-party cookies directly, but we only work with providers whose privacy practices meet our standards. See our privacy policy for the full list of service providers and what they can see.
Cookie lifespans vary by type. Some disappear the moment you close your browser; others persist to keep your preferences across visits.
| Cookie type | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Cookie consent record | 12 months |
| Analytics cookies | Up to 14 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Affiliate tracking cookies | 24 hours to 30 days, depending on retailer |
| Preference cookies | Up to 24 months |
You're in control of which cookies you accept. There are a few ways to manage them:
Heads up: blocking strictly necessary cookies through your browser may prevent parts of the site from working correctly, like staying logged in or submitting a form.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There's currently no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to it, so Price & Pick does not currently change its behavior based on DNT signals. We rely instead on the cookie banner and your browser's native cookie controls to give you direct, granular control over tracking.
We may update this cookie policy occasionally to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. When we make material changes, we'll:
For how we handle the data collected through cookies, see our full privacy policy.