Effective Date: August 20, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how [Best Pick Hive] (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website located at [https://www.bestpickhive.com] (the “Website”). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what data they collect, and how you can control them in accordance with global privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the ePrivacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device, remember preferences, enhance user experience, and provide personalized content and ads.
Cookies may collect:
- Device and browser type
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Referrer URL
- Clicked links (including affiliate links)
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Functionality: To allow the site to operate properly (e.g., navigation, login, preferences).
- Performance & Analytics: To understand how users interact with the Website and to optimize functionality (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising & Retargeting: To display personalized ads or retarget you with relevant content.
- Affiliate Marketing: To track referrals and purchases from affiliate links and attribute them to our affiliate partners.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for website to function (e.g., login, navigation). | Login session cookies |
| Functional | To remember your settings and choices (e.g., language, preferences). | Language or theme preferences |
| Performance | To analyze usage and improve site performance. | Google Analytics cookies |
| Targeting/Advertising | To serve personalized ads and retargeting. | Google AdSense, Meta Pixel |
| Affiliate Tracking | To track affiliate referrals and purchases. | Amazon, Impact, ShareASale, Awin, etc. |
| Social Media Cookies | To allow sharing on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, etc. | Facebook Like button cookie |
4. Third-Party Cookies We Use
Our website uses services from third parties that may place their cookies on your device:
Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: Used to collect information about how users navigate our site.
- Microsoft Clarity or Hotjar (if used): Heatmaps and behavior tracking.
Advertising Networks
- Google AdSense
- Meta Ads (Facebook Pixel)
- Bing Ads
Affiliate Networks
We participate in several affiliate marketing programs. When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie is set to track your visit and purchases. These may include:
- Amazon Associates
- ShareASale
- Impact
- CJ Affiliate
- Rakuten Advertising
- Awin
Please refer to each provider’s privacy policy for more details on their cookie use.
5. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have the right to control the use of cookies:
Consent Management
- On your first visit, a cookie consent banner will appear.
- You can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- You can change or withdraw consent at any time.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. You can:
- Delete all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies on exit
For more info:
Opt-out of Tracking
- Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ad Preferences: https://adssettings.google.com
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
If you are located in the EU/EEA, we rely on:
- Consent: For all non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies needed to operate the website.
Under CCPA (for California users), cookies may be considered “personal data”. You may:
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information.
- Request to know what data is collected.
- Request deletion of your data.
Visit our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page if you’re a California resident.
7. Retention of Cookie Data
The retention period of cookies varies:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted manually (e.g., up to 24 months).
Third-party cookie retention is governed by their policies.
8. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may revise this Cookies Policy occasionally. When we do, the “Last updated” date at the top will be changed. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
📧 Email: contact@bestpickhive.com
🌐 Website: https://www.bestpickhive.com
📍 Address: Gognagar, Narayanganj Sadar, Dhaka, Bangladesh