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Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies are, which ones top10shopper.com uses, why we use them, and how you can control or opt out of them at any time.

GDPR Compliant IAB TCF v2.3 Google EUUCP CCPA Ready
Last Updated
June 2,
2026
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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device. They can only be read by the website that created them (first-party cookies) or by authorised third-party services (third-party cookies). In addition to traditional cookies, top10shopper.com may also use the following tracking technologies:

Session Cookies
Temporary — deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device until their expiry date or until you delete them.
Web Beacons & Pixels
Tiny invisible images used to track page visits and email opens.
Local Storage Objects
Similar to cookies but stored in your browser’s local storage area.
Device Fingerprinting
Identifies your device via browser and hardware characteristics.
Clear GIFs
1×1 pixel transparent images used to track content interaction.
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Types of Cookies We Use

Always Active

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Examples: cookie consent preferences storage, security tokens, session management, load balancing, and fraud prevention cookies.

They do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) — legitimate interest applies.

Legitimate Interest — Art. 6(1)(f)
Requires Consent

Performance & Analytics

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This helps us improve site performance and content quality.

We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics data is anonymised where possible and is retained for up to 14 months. Google Analytics uses the _ga and _gid cookies.

You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time via tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Your Consent — Art. 6(1)(a)
Requires Consent

Advertising & Targeting

These cookies are used to serve you relevant advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may track your browsing activity across websites to build an interest profile.

Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet. Google AdSense for Search / RSOC (AFS) uses additional cookies to serve contextual search-based ad units. Video ad technology providers may also set advertising cookies.

You can opt out of personalised advertising at adssettings.google.com and review Google’s data practices at business.safety.google/privacy.

Your Consent — Art. 6(1)(a)
Requires Consent

Functional & Preference

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make — such as your language preference, region, or whether you have dismissed a notice — and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or using a social media sharing widget. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymised and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, your consent is requested via our Consent Management Platform (CMP) on first visit.

Your Consent — Art. 6(1)(a)
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Third-Party Cookies & Partners

Google Analytics
Traffic analysis. Sets _ga, _gid, _gat cookies. Data retained 14 months.
Google AdSense
Display advertising. Sets DoubleClick DART cookie. Consent required for EEA/UK/CH.
Google AFS / RSOC
Search-based ad units. Contextual and interest-based targeting via Google Search Partner Network.
Google IMA SDK
Video advertising. Measures viewability and completion rates. Consent required.
Native Ad Networks
Content recommendation widgets (e.g. Taboola, Outbrain where applicable). May set tracking cookies.
CDN / Hosting
Content delivery and site performance. May set technical session cookies for load balancing.

Each third-party provider operates under their own privacy and cookie policies. For EEA, UK, and Switzerland users, all third-party advertising cookies are listed individually in our Consent Management Platform (CMP), where you can review, accept, or decline each vendor separately. Data transferred to the US is governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) per GDPR Article 46.

IAB TCF v2.3 — Declared Processing Purposes on This Site

P1 — Store and/or access information on a device (Consent)
P2 — Use limited data to select advertising (Consent / Legit Interest)
P3 — Create profiles for personalised advertising (Consent)
P4 — Use profiles to select personalised advertising (Consent)
P7 — Measure advertising performance (Consent / Legit Interest)
P9 — Understand audiences through statistics (Consent / Legit Interest)
P10 — Develop and improve services (Consent / Legit Interest)
SP1 — Security, prevent fraud (Legit Interest — no opt-out)
SP2 — Deliver and present advertising & content (Legit Interest)
SP3 — Save and communicate privacy choices (Legit Interest)
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How to Manage & Control Cookies

Via our CMP (EEA, UK & Switzerland): On your first visit, our Consent Management Platform allows you to accept, customise, or decline non-essential cookies by vendor and purpose. You can resurface this preference panel at any time via the “Privacy Settings” link in our site footer.

Via your browser settings: All major browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings menus. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Industry opt-out tools:

Do Not Track (DNT)

Your browser may allow you to transmit a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal to websites you visit. There is currently no industry-wide consensus on how websites should respond to DNT signals. Unless and until applicable law requires otherwise, top10shopper.com does not alter its data collection or cookie practices in response to DNT signals. For more information about DNT, visit allaboutdnt.com.

Changes to This Cookie Policy: We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, our cookie practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of top10shopper.com after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at [email protected]
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