LEGAL
COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how BlowoutIQ (blowoutiq.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies are not harmful — they cannot execute code or deliver viruses. They simply store small amounts of text data on your device.
How We Use Cookies
BlowoutIQ uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential operation: Cookies necessary for the website to function correctly, such as remembering your filter preferences on the blog page.
- Analytics: We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website — which pages are popular, how long people stay, and where they come from. This helps us improve the site.
- Affiliate tracking: When you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon sets cookies on their domain to track the referral within their 24-hour cookie window. We do not control these cookies — they are governed by Amazon's own cookie and privacy policies.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __next | BlowoutIQ | Next.js application routing and performance | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (short-term) | 24 hours | Analytics |
| session-id | Amazon | Amazon affiliate referral tracking | Session | Third-party |
| ubid-main | Amazon | Amazon user identification for affiliate attribution | 10 years | Third-party |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are placed by third parties, not BlowoutIQ. These include:
- Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Amazon Associates: Clicking affiliate links takes you to Amazon, where Amazon's own cookies apply. Amazon's privacy notice is available at their website.
We do not have access to or control over these third-party cookies. Their use is governed by the respective third parties' own privacy policies.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. Here are your options:
Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options,” “Preferences,” or “Settings” menu of your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites.
Google Analytics opt-out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Do Not Track: Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature. We respect Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.
Essential Cookies
Please note that some cookies are strictly necessary for this website to function. These essential cookies cannot be disabled without significantly affecting site performance and usability. They do not track you for marketing purposes and contain no personally identifiable information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page when changes are made.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please visit our About page or review our full Privacy Policy.