Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, which ones ClixWave uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. We keep this simple and transparent.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not contain viruses or malware and cannot access other information on your device. They simply store a small amount of data that helps websites deliver a better, more personalised experience.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by other organisations whose services appear on that page (“third-party cookies”). ClixWave uses both types, all of which are described in detail below.
How We Use Cookies
ClixWave uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely for all visitors.
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our content and user experience.
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
- To track affiliate referrals when you click links to the tools and software we review.
- To remember your preferences if you have made any adjustments to site settings.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, passwords, or health information. We do not sell cookie data to third parties.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as adjusting your privacy preferences or navigating between pages.
Without these cookies, parts of the website may not work properly. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but doing so may prevent some parts of the site from working as intended.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | ClixWave | Manages logged-in WordPress sessions | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | ClixWave | Security authentication for WordPress | Session |
| wp-settings-* | ClixWave | Stores user preferences for the WordPress admin interface | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | ClixWave | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with ClixWave — which pages are most popular, how long people stay, and how they navigate through the site. This data helps us improve our content and make the website more useful.
Analytics cookies collect information in an anonymous, aggregated form. They do not identify you as an individual and are not linked to any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for traffic reporting | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users — stores and updates a unique value for each visited page | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies
ClixWave may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites across the internet.
These cookies allow Google to show you more relevant advertisements. They do not store personally identifiable information but use a unique identifier to track your browsing behaviour across websites in the Google Display Network.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeting and measuring ad effectiveness | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if the user’s browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
| DSID | Identifies a signed-in user on non-Google sites for ad personalisation | 2 weeks |
You can opt out of personalised Google advertising at any time by visiting Google’s Ads Settings or by using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool.
Affiliate Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on ClixWave, the merchant’s website may set a cookie on your device. This cookie tracks whether you make a purchase so that ClixWave can receive a commission — at no extra cost to you.
These cookies are set by third-party merchants, not by ClixWave directly. We have no control over how these cookies function. The duration of affiliate cookies varies by merchant — typically between 30 and 90 days.
For more details on how our affiliate relationships work and why they don’t affect our reviews, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to cookies set directly by ClixWave, some third-party services embedded in our website may also set cookies on your device. These services include:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and usage analytics. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense — advertising platform. See Google’s Advertising Policy.
- Affiliate networks — tracking cookies set by merchant websites when you click our affiliate links.
- WordPress / Hosting — our WordPress installation and hosting provider may set session and security cookies.
ClixWave does not control the cookies set by these third parties. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of each service for full details of their cookie practices.
Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject optional cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Via your browser settings
All major browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here’s how to access cookie settings in the most popular browsers:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of ClixWave and other websites you visit. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impacting how the website works.
For comprehensive guidance on managing cookies across all browsers, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Your Rights Under GDPR & CASL
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or Canada, you have specific rights regarding cookies and personal data processing:
GDPR (EU & UK users)
- Right to consent: We will request your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.
- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.
- Right to access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you, including data collected via cookies.
- Right to erasure: You can ask us to delete personal data collected through cookies.
CASL (Canadian users)
- We comply with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation regarding electronic communications and data collection.
- Implied consent is used only where expressly permitted by CASL.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or updates to legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
If we make significant changes to how we use cookies — particularly for advertising or tracking purposes — we will notify visitors through a prominent notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, would like to exercise any of your rights, or want to update your cookie preferences, please get in touch with us.
Questions about cookies?
Email us at hello@clixwave.com — we respond within 2 business days.