Cookies help gimbal.top function smoothly and deliver a personalized experience to every user. These small text files are placed on a visitor’s device to store preferences, manage session activity, monitor site performance, and track how users interact with different types of content. Cookies are essential for supporting browsing, remembering actions, and improving website efficiency.
The use of cookies aligns with the editorial and operational values described in the About Us, Our Experts, Editorial Policy, Review Policy, Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, and Contact Us pages. These files are not designed to collect sensitive personal data, nor do they serve intrusive or malicious purposes.
Understanding the role of cookies provides users with clarity about what happens when they visit the platform. Readers can decide how they wish to interact with cookie-based features by adjusting their browser settings or disabling non-essential tracking.
What Cookies Are and How They Work
Cookies are digital identifiers stored in a user’s browser that allow websites to remember certain actions or behaviors. When someone visits gimbal.top, cookies might be used to retain their display settings, track navigation patterns, or ensure affiliate referrals are recorded properly.
There are two primary types of cookies used:
- Session cookies, which are deleted once the browser is closed
- Persistent cookies, which stay active for a set period unless removed manually
Cookies are read only by the site that created them. They are not programs and cannot be used to install malware or execute files. The site uses cookies primarily for analytical, functional, and navigational purposes.
Browser-level settings give users the ability to block or remove cookies at any time. Instructions for cookie control are available for all major browsers and help users maintain the level of tracking they are comfortable with.
Types of Cookies Used on gimbal.top
The platform utilizes a variety of cookies to support functionality, analytics, and reader engagement. These are divided into key categories:
1. Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to operate effectively. They manage navigation, form completion, cookie banners, and caching.
2. Performance Cookies
Used to understand how users interact with the site—such as what pages are visited most, bounce rate, and content engagement. These cookies help identify areas for improvement and enhance user experience.
3. Functionality Cookies
Support personalization. For example, if a reader prefers dark mode or a certain content layout, these cookies store that information for future visits.
4. Analytical Cookies
Typically linked with tools such as Google Analytics, these cookies track general traffic behavior while anonymizing identifying data.
5. Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Help measure conversions and attribute purchases correctly when users click a product link in a review or guide.
All cookies are used in compliance with standards referenced in the Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
Why Cookies Are Necessary for Optimal Experience
Cookies serve an important role in maintaining a smooth and responsive experience for all users. When a visitor navigates between articles, scrolls through buying guides, or clicks on interactive elements, cookies ensure these actions load quickly and function consistently.
Without cookies, users might experience repetitive prompts, broken layouts, or disrupted affiliate referrals. Session cookies help pages remember where a user is in the navigation flow, while persistent cookies allow returning visitors to resume their last-read article or restore their preferred viewing format.
Affiliate tracking cookies also play a critical role in monetizing the site ethically. They ensure that when a product is purchased through a link, the referral is properly credited to gimbal.top. That commission helps fund editorial operations and pay contributors.
Each cookie serves a purpose defined by the platform’s publishing goals, as detailed on the About Us and Editorial Policy pages. These tools contribute to speed, personalization, and content improvement.
Cookies and Affiliate Programs
Gimbal.top earns revenue through affiliate partnerships with select retailers and platforms. When a user clicks a product link and completes a purchase, a cookie records that action to ensure referral credit is assigned properly.
Affiliate cookies do not store personal data such as names, addresses, or payment information. Instead, they track basic behavioral data like referral source, link ID, and transaction confirmation time.
Affiliate revenue allows the platform to remain free for readers while supporting independent testing and product evaluations. Review decisions, editorial tone, and ranking orders are never influenced by affiliate potential.
Affiliate usage is transparently discussed in the Review Policy and Disclaimer pages. Every contributor is required to maintain impartiality, and links are added after editorial content is finalized.
Users can disable affiliate tracking cookies via their browser, though doing so may limit monetization accuracy. The ability to opt out of non-essential cookies is described later in this policy.
Third-Party Cookies on the Platform
Third-party cookies may be set when users interact with embedded content, such as:
- YouTube videos within tutorials
- Product carousels powered by retailers
- Social sharing buttons or embedded widgets
- Analytics services from Google or similar providers
These cookies are governed by the terms and privacy practices of the respective provider. They serve purposes such as video playback continuity, share button visibility, and aggregated user activity tracking.
Gimbal.top does not control how third-party cookies operate but only integrates trusted services that align with CookiMedia’s publishing standards. Links to external cookie policies may be included within relevant content where embedded tools appear.
Users wishing to block third-party cookies can configure browser settings to limit external cookie activity while still allowing core site functionality to remain active.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
Users have full control over how cookies operate on their devices. Modern browsers provide options to:
- View existing cookies
- Delete individual or all stored cookies
- Block all new cookies
- Set preferences for specific sites
- Enable private browsing modes that disable persistent cookies
Instructions are available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other major browsers. Most privacy-focused browsers also offer advanced blocking features.
Disabling cookies may affect some site features, such as login persistence (if applicable), affiliate tracking, or content personalization. Pages may load more slowly or require users to reset viewing preferences with each visit.
For readers who wish to use the site without any cookies, disabling both first-party and third-party cookies through browser settings provides a functional experience with limited customization.
Data Protection and Cookies
Cookies used on gimbal.top do not collect personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided by the user through a form or subscription. Tracking is performed anonymously and focuses on aggregate behavior such as page views, scroll depth, or referral counts.
Data gathered through cookies is never shared with third-party marketers or sold to data brokers. All usage remains confined to platform performance analysis and affiliate tracking.
Data rights such as access, correction, and deletion are outlined in the Privacy Policy. Users who wish to request access to cookie-generated data may do so using the Contact Us page. Formal requests are processed in accordance with data protection laws.
Cookie-related analytics data is retained for a limited period, typically no longer than 26 months. Longer retention may apply to security logs or legal compliance archives as defined in the Terms & Conditions.
Legal Basis for Cookie Usage
Cookies are used under lawful bases permitted by data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other global frameworks.
Consent is obtained for non-essential cookies, such as those used for analytics or affiliate tracking. The cookie banner presented upon first visit enables users to accept or reject these cookies before they are activated.
Essential cookies that enable core functionality are used automatically under the legitimate interest basis. These include session handling, fraud prevention, and user interaction management.
Users may withdraw consent or change cookie preferences at any time. This right is documented in the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Inquiries related to data law compliance are welcomed through the Contact Us channel.
Integration with Platform Policies
The Cookies Policy forms part of a larger network of legal and editorial documents that define how gimbal.top operates. These documents include:
- About Us – The mission, audience, and niche focus of the site
- Our Experts – Contributor roles and vetting process
- Editorial Policy – How topics are selected and content is reviewed
- Review Policy – How gimbals are tested, scored, and recommended
- Disclaimer – Limits of liability and information usage rights
- Cookies Policy – Details on browser-based tracking and consent
- Privacy Policy – Data collection, retention, and access rights
- Terms & Conditions – User responsibilities and legal governance
- Contact Us – How to submit questions, corrections, or feedback
Each policy reinforces the others and contributes to a transparent, reader-focused platform environment.
Policy Changes and User Notifications
The Cookies Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or analytics tools. The most recent revision date is displayed at the top of this page.
Users will be notified of significant changes through banners, pop-ups, or in-article notices. Minor formatting or clarification edits may be made without announcement.
Users are encouraged to revisit this policy occasionally to remain informed about cookie practices and consent options. Each policy version supersedes previous editions upon publication.
Questions about changes or implementation timelines may be submitted through the Contact Us page for clarification.