Effective Date: April 1, 2026 Last Updated: April 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Scale Blog uses on scaleblog.com (the “Site”), why we use them, and how you can control or disable them. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle data collected from visitors to this Site.
By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, you can disable them using the instructions in this Policy, though doing so may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to the website owner about how visitors use the site.
Cookies are not programs — they cannot execute code, deliver viruses, or access information on your device beyond what they were placed to store. They are simply data files.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — Temporary files deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — Files that remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies — Cookies set by the website you are visiting (Scale Blog)
- Third-party cookies — Cookies set by a third party (such as Google Analytics or an affiliate network) through the website you are visiting
Cookies Used on Scale Blog
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems because without them, the Site would not work correctly. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookies | Maintain site functionality and user preferences during a session | Session |
| Security cookies | Protect the Site from fraudulent activity | Session |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with the Site. They help us understand which articles are most useful, how readers navigate between pages, and where readers come from. All data collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymized — it is not used to identify individual visitors.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Google Analytics is operated by Google LLC. You can learn more about how Google uses data collected through this Site at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
3. Affiliate and Marketing Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on Scale Blog, you are redirected to a third-party website. That third-party website — and the affiliate network through which the link operates — may place cookies on your device to track whether you complete a purchase. These cookies are placed by third parties and are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties, not by Scale Blog.
We do not control third-party affiliate cookies. The affiliate networks we participate in — including Amazon Associates and others described in our Affiliate Disclosure — each maintain their own cookie policies which you can review on their respective websites.
Common affiliate cookies placed by third parties when you click our links include:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session-id | Amazon.com | Tracks session for attribution | Session |
ubid-main | Amazon.com | Unique browser identifier | 1 year |
| Various tracking parameters | Scale retailers | Affiliate purchase attribution | Varies by retailer |
4. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality on the Site. Disabling them may affect the features they support but will not prevent the Site from loading.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preference cookies | Remember your display preferences | 1 year |
| Comment cookies (if applicable) | Remember your comment details if you post a comment | 1 year |
How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or disable cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View which cookies have been set on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this will affect the functionality of most websites)
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising
To opt out of interest-based advertising from companies that participate in self-regulatory programs, visit:
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no consistent industry standard for responding to DNT signals. Scale Blog does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals at this time, but we will update this Policy if an industry standard is established.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, or applicable laws and regulations. When we update this Policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.