Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains clearly and transparently what cookies are, which types of cookies Fragrax uses, why we use them, and how you can control or disable them. By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge and consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Fragrax is committed to user transparency. We use cookies only for purposes that support our editorial operations, help us understand how our content performs, and enable the advertising revenue that allows us to publish freely.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device 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 visitors interact with their content.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or malware. They do not have access to your personal files or device storage. They simply store small, defined pieces of information that can be read by the website that placed them — or in some cases, by third-party services operating within that website.
Cookies have an expiration date. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you manually delete them.
Types of Cookies Used on Fragrax
Fragrax uses three categories of cookies, each serving a distinct and defined purpose. Below is a visual summary of these categories:
Essential Cookies — Detail
Essential cookies are cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, the website cannot operate correctly, and no meaningful browsing experience can be provided. These cookies do not collect personal data and do not track your activity beyond what is required to serve the page.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
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| __cfduid / cf_clearance | Security – prevents malicious bot traffic (Cloudflare) | Session / 1 year | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Stores user cookie consent preference | 1 year | Essential |
| PHPSESSID / session | Maintains server-side session integrity during browsing | Session | Essential |
These cookies are placed by Fragrax's hosting infrastructure and cannot be disabled without breaking core site functionality. They contain no personally identifiable information and are not used for any marketing or tracking purpose.
Analytics Cookies — Detail
Analytics cookies allow us to measure and understand how visitors interact with Fragrax. This data helps us make informed decisions about how to improve article quality, site structure, and user experience. All data collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymized — we cannot identify individual users through this data.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users via a randomly generated ID | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to the analytics server | 1 minute |
If Google Analytics is active on Fragrax, IP anonymization is enabled by default. This means the last segment of your IP address is removed before any data is processed or stored by Google. We do not send any personally identifiable data to Google Analytics.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising Cookies — Google AdSense & Amazon
Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick cookie (NID, IDE, DSID, and others) to serve advertisements based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to show you personalised ads across the web. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see the same ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used to serve targeted ads and measure their performance | 13 months |
| NID | Stores user preferences for Google services and personalised ads | 6 months | |
| test_cookie | Google (DoubleClick) | Checks whether the user's browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
| session-id | Amazon | Identifies the session for affiliate purchase attribution | Session / 30 days |
| ubid-main | Amazon | Tracks visitor browsing on Amazon for affiliate reporting | 1 year |
Amazon affiliate cookies are activated only when a user clicks an affiliate link on Fragrax and is redirected to an Amazon product page. These cookies allow Amazon to recognise that the visit originated from our website and attribute any qualifying purchase to our affiliate account. Fragrax receives only anonymized commission data and never receives personal user data from Amazon.
Third-Party Cookies Explained
Third-party cookies are cookies placed on your device by domains other than Fragrax. On our website, these are placed primarily by Google (via AdSense and Analytics) and by Amazon (via the Associates affiliate program). These parties place cookies independently, according to their own cookie policies and privacy standards.
Fragrax does not control the behaviour or content of third-party cookies. We have no access to the data they collect. If you wish to opt out of interest-based advertising by these parties, please visit:
• Google Ad Settings: www.google.com/settings/ads
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices
• Digital Advertising Alliance (EU): www.youronlinechoices.eu
• Amazon Privacy Notice: www.amazon.com/privacy
How to Manage & Control Cookies
You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. You can configure your browser to accept or reject cookies, delete existing cookies, or prompt you before a cookie is stored. The steps to manage cookies vary depending on the browser you use.
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1Open browser settings Access your browser's menu (usually represented by three dots or lines in the top-right corner) and navigate to 'Settings' or 'Preferences'.
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2Find the Privacy & Security section Look for a section labelled 'Privacy', 'Security', or 'Site Settings'. Within this section, you will find cookie management options.
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3Adjust cookie preferences You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, allow all cookies, or delete cookies upon closing the browser. Choose the option that best reflects your privacy preferences.
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4Clear existing cookies To delete cookies already stored on your device, go to 'Clear browsing data' in your browser settings and select 'Cookies and other site data'.
Below are direct links to the cookie management pages for the most common browsers:
Policy Updates & Contact
Fragrax reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the services we use. When we make significant changes, we will update the date displayed at the top of this page. We encourage users to check this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the contact form available on our website. We will do our best to respond promptly and address your concerns.
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice, which together provide a complete picture of how Fragrax operates and handles data.
