Cookie Policy
Last updated: [EFFECTIVE DATE — September 5, 2026]This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how TrimMyBush uses them on our website, and the choices you have about controlling them.
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy, which explains our broader data practices. Please read both documents to fully understand how we handle your information.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit them. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies come in different types:- First-party cookies are set directly by the website you’re visiting (in this case, TrimMyBush)
- Third-party cookies are set by other services running on the website, like analytics tools or advertising networks
- Session cookies are temporary and disappear when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies stay on your device until they expire or you delete them
How We Use Cookies
TrimMyBush uses cookies for several purposes:Essential Website Function
Some cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. These handle things like maintaining your session as you navigate between pages, remembering your cookie consent preferences, and keeping the site secure. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting basic site functionality.Analytics and Site Improvement
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use TrimMyBush — which pages are popular, how people arrive at the site, how long they stay, and where they leave. This information helps us improve the content and structure of the site over time. We don’t use this data to identify individual visitors.Affiliate Link Tracking
When you click an affiliate link on TrimMyBush, the retailer’s site (like Amazon) sets cookies that let them know you came from us. This is how we’re able to earn a commission when readers make purchases through our links. Our Affiliate Disclosure explains this in more detail.Site Security and Performance
Some cookies help protect the site from malicious activity, load pages faster through caching, and ensure the site works correctly across different devices and browsers.Specific Cookies Used on TrimMyBush
Below is a general overview of the categories of cookies we use. Specific cookies may change over time as we add or remove services from the site.| Category | Purpose | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookies | Maintain your session and remember basic preferences while you browse | Session or up to 1 year |
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) | Understand overall site usage patterns, popular content, and traffic sources | Up to 2 years |
| SiteGround performance cookies | Enable caching and improve site loading speed | Session or short-term |
| Cookie consent cookies | Remember your cookie consent preferences so we don’t ask you every visit | Up to 1 year |
| Affiliate network cookies | Set by third-party retailers when you click affiliate links, used to attribute purchases | Varies by retailer (typically 1-30 days) |
Third-Party Services That Set Cookies
Some cookies on TrimMyBush are set by third-party services we use. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, and we recommend reviewing them if you want detailed information:- Google Analytics (analytics) — Google Privacy Policy
- SiteGround (hosting and performance) — SiteGround Privacy Policy
- Amazon and other affiliate retailers (when you click affiliate links) — each retailer has their own privacy and cookie policy accessible from their site
- [LIST ADDITIONAL THIRD-PARTY SERVICES — e.g., email newsletter platforms like ConvertKit or Mailchimp when you set them up]
Your Choices About Cookies
You have several ways to control which cookies you accept:Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit TrimMyBush, you’ll see a cookie consent banner that lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page.Browser Settings
Most web browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can typically:- Block all cookies from being set
- Block specific third-party cookies
- Delete cookies that have already been set
- Receive a warning before any cookie is set
- Turn on “Do Not Track” or “Global Privacy Control” signals
- Chrome cookie settings
- Firefox cookie settings
- Safari cookie settings
- Microsoft Edge cookie settings
Opting Out of Google Analytics
If you’d like to opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, Google provides a browser add-on that prevents Analytics from collecting data about your visits. You can download it here: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect how TrimMyBush works for you. Essential cookies are required for basic site functionality, and blocking them may prevent some features from working correctly.