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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 12, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how The Tool Scout uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on thetoolscout.com.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function. They enable core functionality such as security and session management. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use Vercel Analytics and Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site. These cookies collect anonymised data — they do not identify you personally. Data collected includes page views, referral sources, and session duration.

Advertising Cookies

We display advertising through Mediavine. Mediavine and its partners use cookies to serve interest-based advertisements. These cookies collect data about your browsing behaviour across multiple websites.

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

When you click affiliate links (including Amazon Associates links), the retailer may set cookies to track purchases and attribute commissions. These cookies are set by third-party retailers, not by us.

Opt out of Mediavine interest-based advertising

Visit optout.networkadvertising.org or optout.aboutads.info.

How to Control Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

›Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
›Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
›Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
›Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this Site and others you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at contact@thetoolscout.com.