1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
MonitorPrices.ai uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site performance, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies that remember your marketplace selection (US, UK, Germany, etc.)
- Security cookies that protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Load balancing cookies that ensure optimal website performance
- Cookies that remember your filter and search preferences during your session
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
- Google Analytics cookies that track page views, session duration, and user behavior
- Performance monitoring cookies that help us identify and fix technical issues
- Usage pattern cookies that help us improve our service and user experience
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Preference cookies that remember your selected Amazon marketplace
- Language and region cookies for localized content
- Display preference cookies (such as table sorting preferences)
2.4 Advertising and Affiliate Cookies
As participants in Amazon affiliate programs, we may use cookies related to affiliate tracking:
- Amazon affiliate tracking cookies to ensure proper commission attribution
- Conversion tracking cookies to measure the effectiveness of our service
- Referral cookies that help Amazon identify traffic from our website
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:
3.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics sets cookies to:
- Distinguish unique users and sessions
- Track page views and user interactions
- Provide insights into user demographics and interests (when available)
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit:Google Analytics Cookie Usage
3.2 Amazon Services
When you click on Amazon links, Amazon may set their own cookies according to their privacy policy. These cookies are used for:
- Affiliate program tracking and commission attribution
- Shopping cart functionality on Amazon's website
- Personalized recommendations and advertising on Amazon
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
- Preference Cookies: Typically last 1 year to remember your settings
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
- Set up notifications when cookies are being set
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-Out Options
For specific services, you can opt out directly:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- You may need to re-select your preferred Amazon marketplace on each visit
- Your search and filter preferences won't be remembered
- Some website functionality may not work properly
- We won't be able to improve our service based on usage analytics
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
For more information about our data practices, please see our Privacy Policy.