Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember information about you, and provide a better user experience.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

2. Cookies Used on Bean Ratio

2.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

We use Google Analytics to understand how you use our website, which helps us improve content and functionality.

What we track: Page views, time on site, user actions, device type, browser, referrer source

Privacy: Analytics are anonymized; we cannot identify you personally

2.3 Advertising Cookies (Requires Consent)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.

Control: You can control ad personalization in Google Ad Settings

2.4 Affiliate Partner Cookies

When you click affiliate links (e.g., Amazon Associates), those partners set cookies to track the referral. These are governed by their privacy policies.

3. Your Cookie Consent Choices

When you first visit Bean Ratio, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent. You have three options:

• Accept All: Enables necessary, analytics, and advertising cookies
• Reject All: Enables only necessary cookies (site still works normally)
• Manage Cookies: Choose which types of cookies to accept

You can change your preferences anytime: Look for the "Manage Cookies" button in the footer of any page.

4. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are used. You can typically manage cookies through your browser settings:

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

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly.

5. Third-Party Cookie Information

5.1 Google Analytics

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

5.2 Google AdSense

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Ad Personalization Control: Google Ad Settings

Opt-Out: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

5.3 Amazon Associates

Privacy Notice: Amazon Associates Privacy

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we respect DNT signals, third-party services like Google may not honor them. Contact us if you have specific privacy concerns.

7. Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices or need help managing your preferences, please contact us.