Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how UsefulAIGadgets.com uses them, and what choices you have regarding their use. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality, and to give website owners information about how their site is being used.
How We Use Cookies
We use two categories of cookies on this website:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They include:
- cookieConsent – Stores your cookie consent preference so we don't show the banner on every page load. This is a first-party cookie stored in your browser's
localStorage.
Because these are strictly essential, they do not require your consent under UK PECR / GDPR.
2. Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are popular, how users navigate the site, and how we can improve the experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the site. | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the site. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on this site contain links to Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com. When you click an affiliate link, Amazon may set their own cookies on your device. We have no control over these cookies. Please review Amazon's Cookie Notice for details.
Affiliate Disclosure
UsefulAIGadgets.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate links themselves do not place cookies on your device from our side.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can:
- Accept All – Enables both essential and analytics cookies.
- Decline – Only essential cookies will be stored; Google Analytics will be disabled.
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site and refreshing the page. Most browsers also allow you to refuse or delete cookies via their settings. Here are links to cookie management guides for common browsers:
Legal Basis
We operate from the United Kingdom and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Analytics cookies are only placed on your device after you give explicit consent. Essential cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest to ensure the website functions correctly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of our site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our homepage.