Cookie Policy - MaxKodee

Cookie Policy

Welcome to maxfreeza.shop. This Cookie Policy explains how we and our third-party partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide a better user experience, analyze site performance, and deliver targeted marketing content.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies allow websites to remember information about your visit, recognize returning users, and improve functionality.

Similar tracking technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage mechanisms that serve similar purposes to cookies.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on maxfreeza.shop.

A. Essential/Functional Cookies

Purpose: Required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled without affecting site operations.

Examples include:

  • Session cookies (login, shopping cart, form data)
  • Security cookies (fraud prevention, authentication)
  • Language and preference settings
  • CSRF protection tokens

Duration: Typically expire when browser closes or within 1 year

Consent Required: NO — these are essential for site functionality

B. Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Track user behavior, page visits, click patterns, and site performance to help us understand how visitors use our website and identify improvements.

Third-party providers:

  • Google Analytics (GA4) — tracks traffic, user journey, conversions
  • Google Tag Manager (GTM) — manages analytics and tracking tags

Data Collected: Pages visited, time on site, referral source, device type, IP address (anonymized)

Duration: Typically 24-36 months

Consent Required: YES (GDPR/CCPA) — You can opt-out via cookie banner

C. Marketing & Conversion Cookies

Purpose: Track conversions, measure advertising effectiveness, and enable retargeting campaigns to show you relevant ads across the internet.

Third-party providers:

  • Google Ads Conversion Tracking — monitors sales and lead generation
  • Facebook Pixel — tracks user actions for ad optimization
  • Affiliate Network Pixels — Gurumedia, Smart Adv, Media Scaler tracking pixels
  • Retargeting Pixels — shows targeted ads to users who visited our site

Data Collected: Conversion actions, purchase value, referral source, user behavior on partner sites

Duration: Up to 24 months depending on platform

Consent Required: YES (GDPR/CCPA) — You can opt-out via cookie banner

D. Third-Party & Social Media Cookies

Purpose: Enable sharing on social media, display social media feeds, and track social engagement.

Third-party providers:

  • Facebook/Meta — social sharing and tracking
  • Google — embedded content and maps
  • Affiliate Partners — Gurumedia, Smart Adv, Media Scaler conversion tracking
  • YouTube — embedded video content

Data Collected: User interactions, sharing behavior, viewing preferences

Duration: Varies by platform (typically 1-2 years)

Consent Required: YES — for non-essential third-party cookies

3. Cookie Control & Consent Management

You have full control over which cookies are set on your device.

A. Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit maxfreeza.shop, a cookie consent banner appears with options to:

  • Accept All — enables all cookie categories
  • Reject All — disables non-essential cookies
  • Manage Preferences — choose specific cookie types

Your preference is saved in a consent cookie and honored across future visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies or clicking the cookie settings link.

B. Through Browser Settings

You can manage cookies directly in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Note: Disabling essential cookies may impair website functionality.

C. Do Not Track (DNT)

If you enable the "Do Not Track" signal in your browser, we respect this preference where technically feasible. However, most third-party providers do not respond to DNT signals, so some tracking may continue.

4. Cookie Table Reference

Cookie Name/Type Provider Purpose Duration Category
_ga, _ga_* Google Analytics Track user sessions and behavior 24 months Analytics
_gid Google Analytics Identify unique users 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics Throttle request rate 1 minute Analytics
PHPSESSID maxfreeza.shop Maintain user session Session Essential
cookieyes-consent CookieYes Store cookie preferences 1 year Essential
_fbp Facebook/Meta Track conversions and user actions 3 months Marketing
google_conversion Google Ads Track ad conversions 90 days Marketing
Affiliate Pixels Gurumedia, Smart Adv, Media Scaler Track affiliate conversions Up to 24 months Marketing
__Host-PHPSESSID maxfreeza.shop Secure session tracking Session Essential

5. GDPR Compliance & Data Subject Rights

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs how we use cookies and collect data.

A. Legal Basis for Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Legal obligation and legitimate interest (site functionality)
  • Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest (understanding site usage) + Consent
  • Marketing Cookies: Consent only

B. Your GDPR Rights

  • Right to Access: Request which cookies we use and what data they collect
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Change cookie preferences at any time
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact: support@maxfreeza.shop

6. Third-Party Cookie Policies

Some cookies are set by third-party providers. We do not have full control over these cookies, but we ensure transparency about their use:

For affiliate network cookies (Gurumedia, Smart Adv, Media Scaler), please review their respective privacy policies for additional information.

7. Affiliate Pixel Tracking

As an affiliate partner with Gurumedia, Smart Adv, and Media Scaler, our website may contain conversion tracking pixels and cookies from these networks. These pixels help:

  • Track completed purchases and lead generation
  • Measure campaign effectiveness
  • Prevent fraud and duplicate orders
  • Optimize advertising spend

These third-party pixels set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies. By visiting our website, you acknowledge that tracking pixels may be deployed.

8. Cross-Site Tracking & Retargeting

We use retargeting cookies to display ads to you on other websites based on your previous visit to maxfreeza.shop. This is done through:

  • Google Ads Remarketing
  • Facebook Pixel Retargeting
  • Other affiliate partner retargeting networks

You can opt-out of retargeting through your cookie preferences or by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.

9. Cookie Updates & Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulatory requirements, or our use of cookies. Updated versions will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may be communicated via email or website notification.

10. Contact & Questions

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

MaxFreeza Support
Email: support@maxfreeza.shop
Website: www.maxfreeza.shop

If you have unresolved GDPR privacy concerns, you may also file a complaint with your local data protection authority (DPA) in your country.