Cookie Policy for Top Solar Picks
Effective Date: September 2025
At Top Solar Picks (https://topsolarpicks.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the cookies and tracking technologies we use. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It complements our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites:
Remember your preferences
Provide a smoother browsing experience
Track visitor behavior to improve site performance
Serve relevant advertisements
Cookies can be first-party (set by Top Solar Picks) or third-party (set by services like Google).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for website operation, navigation, and security | Session cookies | End of session |
| Performance / Analytics | Measure visitor behavior and site performance | _ga (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| Advertising / Targeting | Deliver personalized ads and track ad performance | IDE (Google Ads) | 1 year |
| Affiliate / Referral | Track purchases or referrals from affiliate links | Affiliate tracking cookies | Varies by provider |
| Functional | Remember user preferences such as language or region | Theme, settings cookies | 1 year |
a) Google AdSense Cookies
Serve personalized advertisements based on user behavior.
Track ad impressions and clicks for performance analysis.
b) Google Analytics Cookies
Collect anonymous data about user interactions.
Help us understand traffic patterns and improve content and UX.
c) Other Tracking Cookies
May include performance or functional cookies used to optimize site speed and usability.
3. Consent
By using Top Solar Picks, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
EU and UK users:
When visiting the site for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, decline, or customize your cookie preferences.
You can update your choices at any time through the banner or your browser settings.
4. How to Manage or Block Cookies
Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies stored on your device
Block cookies entirely or partially
Delete cookies already stored
Additionally:
EU and UK visitors have the option to accept or decline cookies via the first-visit cookie banner. This ensures compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
You may also use third-party tools to opt out of advertising or analytics cookies, including:
Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Browser guides:
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that we use on the site, including:
Google AdSense for advertisements
Google Analytics for traffic analysis
These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those services.
6. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us:
Serve relevant, personalized advertisements
Measure site and ad performance
Improve user experience and site functionality
Understand visitor behavior for better content creation
7. Links to Related Policies
Privacy Policy – explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
Terms and Conditions – governs your use of the website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: us@topsolarpicks.com