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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 14 December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how DigiTech Media ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on digitech-media.com in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed 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.

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

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering sidebar preferences)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
  • Affiliate Tracking: Track clicks on affiliate links to Amazon UK and other retailers
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function. They enable basic features like navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
sidebarCollapsed Remembers sidebar open/closed state Persistent (localStorage)

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Affiliate Cookies

When you click on affiliate links to Amazon UK, Amazon may set cookies to track your purchase and attribute commission to us.

Provider Purpose Duration
Amazon UK Track affiliate referrals and purchases 24 hours (Amazon cookie policy)

Amazon's cookies are governed by Amazon's Privacy Policy.

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

  • Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies for full website functionality and analytics
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for the site to function
  • Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies at any time:

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • 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 > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Through Our Website

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or clicking here.

Third-Party Tools

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • Your sidebar preferences will not be saved
  • We won't be able to analyse site traffic to improve user experience
  • Affiliate link tracking may not work correctly

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

6. Other Tracking Technologies

6.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your preferences (such as sidebar state). This is similar to cookies but data remains until manually cleared.

6.2 Web Beacons and Pixels

We may use web beacons (small transparent images) in conjunction with cookies for analytics purposes. These help us understand page views and email engagement.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website.

8. Contact Us

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

  • Email: digitechmedia365@gmail.com
  • Website: digitech-media.com

For general privacy enquiries, see our Privacy Policy.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: