Cookie Policy
Effective date: June 1, 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make sites work, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners. Some cookies are set by us; others are set by third-party services we use.
How we use cookies
Beer & Water (beerandwater.com) uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics — to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content (Google Analytics).
- Advertising — to serve ads that may be relevant to your interests and to measure ad performance (Google AdSense, affiliate networks).
- Consent management — to remember your cookie preferences.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users; tracks sessions and pageviews for site analytics. | 2 years | Analytics |
| NID, IDE, DSID, __gads, __gpi | Google AdSense / Ads | Stores user preferences; used to show relevant ads and measure ad performance. | 6 months – 2 years | Advertising |
| CONSENT, SOCS | Google Consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 2 years | Necessary |
| affiliate tracking cookies | Amazon, ShareASale, CJ, etc. | Tracks clicks on affiliate links to attribute commissions. | 24 hours – 90 days | Advertising |
Managing cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
- Consent banner — when you first visit the site, you can accept, reject, or customize cookies using the banner. You can change your preferences by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting.
- Browser settings— most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
- Google opt-out — visit google.com/settings/ads to manage Google advertising preferences.
- Industry opt-out tools — visit optout.aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.com.
Note: blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality or the ads you see.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Email hello@beerandwater.com.