Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 26, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how TopRankHarbor ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website toprankharbor.com (the "Site").

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Track your use of our Site for analytics purposes
  • Monitor affiliate link clicks and conversions
  • Improve Site functionality and user experience
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
PHPSESSID Maintains session state Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Tracking Cookies (Affiliate)

These cookies track your interaction with affiliate links to attribute sales and earn commissions. This helps us provide free content.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
affiliate_click Tracks affiliate link clicks for analytics 30 days
user_fingerprint Anonymous visitor identification for analytics 1 year

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

  • Amazon Associates: Tracks affiliate referrals
  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
  • AWeber: Newsletter subscription management

These third-party services may use cookies according to their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies.

4. Cookie Categories by Purpose

4.1 Performance and Analytics

These cookies collect information about how you use our Site, such as which pages you visit most often. All information is aggregated and anonymous.

4.2 Functionality

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as consent preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

4.3 Targeting and Advertising

Currently, we do not use advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required.

5. How Long Cookies Stay On Your Device

Cookies can be categorized by their lifespan:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Our cookies range from session-only to up to 2 years, depending on their purpose. You can see specific durations in the tables above.

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Site, we display a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site data

Note that blocking all cookies may affect Site functionality and your user experience.

6.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Our Site does not respond to DNT signals, but you can control cookies through our consent tool and browser settings.

8. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers instead of cookies. You can control these identifiers through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: