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This Cookie Policy explains how Shelter Set uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit shelterset.com. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember references, improve security, understand visitor behavior, and measure how content performs.
Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, tracking links, and other tools that collect or store information about your browser, device, or website activity.
How We Use Cookies
Shelter Set may use first-party and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are set by our website. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as analytics tools, affiliate partners, embedded content providers, advertising services, security tools, or WordPress plugins.
We may use cookies to keep the website working, improve user experience, measure traffic, understand which outdoor living guides are useful, track affiliate referrals, protect the website, and support advertising or sponsored content if used.
Types of Cookies We May Use
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies help the website function correctly. These may support security, page loading, WordPress features, spam protection, forms, consent preferences, and basic website operations. These cookies are usually required for the site to work properly.
| Cookie or Tool | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress cookies | Session to 1 year | Support website functions such as login, comments, preferences, and editor-related features where applicable. |
| Security cookies | Session to several months | Help protect the website from spam, bots, abuse, suspicious traffic, or security threats. |
| Consent cookies | Up to 1 year | Remember your cookie choices if we use a cookie consent banner or preference tool. |
| Form protection cookies | Session to several months | Help prevent spam or automated abuse on contact forms and comment forms. |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use Shelter Set. They may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, links clicked, browser type, device type, referral source, and approximate location.
| Cookie or Tool | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics or similar analytics tools | Session to 2 years | Measure website traffic, popular pages, visitor behavior, and content performance. |
| Performance tracking cookies | Session to several months | Help us understand loading issues, navigation patterns, and website usability. |
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Shelter Set may participate in affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link, a third-party affiliate network, retailer, marketplace, brand, or service provider may place cookies or use tracking links to identify that your visit came from Shelter Set.
| Cookie or Tool | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate network cookies | Varies by partner | Track referrals and confirm whether a purchase should result in a commission. |
| Retailer tracking cookies | Varies by retailer | Help third-party retailers attribute visits, purchases, or product clicks. |
| Product link tracking | Varies by partner | Measure clicks on product recommendations, comparison links, or buying guides. |
Affiliate cookies are generally controlled by the third-party affiliate partner, not Shelter Set. You should review the privacy and cookie policies of any retailer or platform you visit.
Advertisement Cookies
We may use advertising services now or in the future. Advertising cookies may help show ads, measure ad performance, prevent repeated ads, and understand visitor interests.
| Cookie or Tool | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Ad network cookies | Varies by provider | Serve ads, measure impressions, track clicks, and improve ad relevance. |
| Remarketing cookies | Varies by provider | May help show relevant ads based on previous visits to this or other websites. |
| Embedded video cookies | Session to several months | May be used by platforms such as YouTube when videos are embedded on our pages. |
Embedded Content Cookies
Shelter Set articles may include embedded content such as videos, images, maps, product widgets, social media posts, comparison tools, or other third-party content.
Embedded content from another website behaves as if you visited that third-party website directly. Those third parties may collect data, use cookies, track your interaction with embedded content, and combine that data with information from your account if you are logged into their service.
Uncategorized Cookies
From time to time, some cookies may not be immediately classified. These may come from website plugins, embedded tools, affiliate partners, analytics platforms, or security services.
| Cookie Type | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized cookies | Varies | Cookies that are being reviewed or have not yet been assigned to a specific category. |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on Shelter Set may be set by third parties, including analytics providers, affiliate networks, advertising partners, embedded content providers, website security tools, hosting providers, or WordPress plugins.
We do not control every third-party cookie. Third-party services may use cookies according to their own privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before cookies are stored.
If we provide a cookie consent banner or cookie preference tool, you may use it to update your cookie choices where available.
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect how Shelter Set works. Some forms, embedded content, analytics preferences, security features, or third-party tools may not function properly.
Browser Cookie Controls
You can usually manage cookies through your browser’s privacy or security settings. These links may help:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
- Brave: https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050634931-How-Do-I-Manage-Cookies-In-Brave
If you use another browser, visit that browser’s official support page for cookie instructions.
Advertising Choices
Some advertising partners may allow you to manage interest-based advertising preferences. You may also be able to limit ad tracking through your browser, device settings, or industry opt-out tools.
Even if you opt out of personalized advertising, you may still see ads. Those ads may be less relevant to your interests.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no consistent industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals, Shelter Set may not respond to Do Not Track requests. You can still manage cookies directly through your browser settings.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, tools, affiliate relationships, advertising practices, legal requirements, or business operations.
Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us through our contact page or by email at contact@shelterset.com.
Shelter Set
2311 Campden Dr
Austin, TX 78745
Email: contact@shelterset.com
Contact page: https://shelterset.com/contact/