Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 26, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to site owners. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver relevant content.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (small transparent images embedded in pages or emails), pixels, and local storage.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect Site functionality.
Examples: WordPress session cookies, security tokens (iThemes Security Pro), Cloudflare security cookies.
Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser).
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and measure page performance.
Providers:
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat): Tracks page views, session duration, traffic sources. Duration: 2 years / 24 hours / 1 minute.
- Cloudflare Insights: Web performance and security analytics. Duration: Session.
2.3 Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click on an affiliate link on our Site, the affiliate network places a cookie in your browser. This cookie records that you arrived at the merchant’s site via our link, so we can receive a commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate Networks and Cookie Durations:
- Amazon Associates: 24 hours (or until purchase, up to 90 days for items added to cart)
- CJ Affiliate: Typically 30-120 days (varies by advertiser)
- Impact Radius: Typically 30-60 days (varies by advertiser)
- ShareASale: Typically 30-180 days (varies by advertiser)
- AliExpress Affiliate: 3 days (varies)
- Walmart Affiliate: 3 days
- Awin: Typically 30 days
These cookies are set by the respective affiliate networks, not by ChuanFly directly. Please refer to each network’s privacy policy for details.
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers.
Examples: Cookie consent preferences, comment form auto-fill, language preferences.
Duration: Up to 12 months.
2.5 Advertising Cookies
We do NOT display traditional display ads (banner ads, pop-ups) on our Site. However, affiliate networks may use their own cookies to serve relevant product recommendations on their platforms based on your browsing activity.
3. Specific Cookies Used on ChuanFly.com
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | User authentication & session | ChuanFly | Session | Essential |
| wp-settings-* | User interface preferences | ChuanFly | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga, _gid | Website analytics | 2 years / 24h | Analytics | |
| cf_clearance | Security challenge clearance | Cloudflare | 30 minutes | Essential |
| cookieyes-consent | Cookie consent preferences | CookieYes | 12 months | Functional |
| affiliate cookies | Commission tracking | Various networks | 1-180 days | Affiliate |
4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete stored cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when you close the browser
- Set “Do Not Track” preferences
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
4.2 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.3 Cookie Consent
On your first visit to our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon on our Site.
4.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site. Essential features may not function properly if cookies are blocked. However, disabling non-essential cookies (analytics, affiliate tracking) will not affect core Site functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We do not control cookies placed by third parties. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third-party services that may place cookies through our Site:
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Cloudflare: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
- CookieYes: cookieyes.com/privacy-policy
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Our Site currently does not respond to DNT signals due to the lack of an industry standard. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: Contact Us