Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2024-06-01

This Cookie Policy explains how GleamWright ("we", "us", or "our"), operating gleamwright.com, uses cookies and similar technologies such as localStorage when you visit our site. GleamWright is a review site dedicated to cleaning gadgets, and we aim to be transparent about the limited data technologies we rely on to run and improve our site.

What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Local storage is a similar browser technology that allows a website to store small amounts of data directly in your browser, without necessarily sending that data back to a server on every request. Both technologies can be used to remember preferences, settings, or choices you make while browsing.

How GleamWright Uses These Technologies

We use cookies and localStorage sparingly and only for specific, clearly defined purposes described below.

Consent Banner and Your Choice

When you first visit gleamwright.com, you will see a cookie consent banner asking whether you accept or decline non-essential cookies, including analytics cookies.

• Your response (accept or decline) is stored using your browser's localStorage under a key associated with GleamWright's consent banner.
• This stored choice allows us to remember your preference so the banner does not reappear on every page load or future visit from the same browser.
• No personal information is collected as part of this storage — it simply records whether you clicked "Accept" or "Decline."
• This localStorage entry is considered strictly necessary for the site to function as intended, since it is what allows us to respect your cookie choice.

Analytics Cookies

If you click "Accept" on our consent banner, GleamWright will load analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site — for example, which cleaning gadget reviews are most popular, how visitors navigate between pages, and general traffic patterns. This information helps us improve our content and site structure.

• Analytics cookies are only set after you give consent through the banner.
• If you click "Decline," no analytics cookies will be placed on your device, and no analytics data will be collected from your visit.
• Analytics cookies may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, approximate location (based on IP address), device and browser type, and referring website.

Third-Party Cookies

Our analytics functionality is provided by a third-party analytics service. When you accept cookies, this third-party provider may place its own cookies on your device to collect the usage data described above on our behalf.

• These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of the analytics provider, in addition to this policy.
• We do not sell or share any data collected through analytics cookies with advertisers.
• We do not use third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking cookies on GleamWright.

Essential Storage

Aside from the consent-choice entry described above, GleamWright does not use any other strictly necessary cookies or localStorage items to operate core site functionality such as displaying reviews, articles, or navigation menus.

How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent

You are always in control of your cookie preferences. If you previously accepted analytics cookies and wish to withdraw that consent, or if you simply want to reset your choice so the banner appears again, you can do so by clearing your browser's storage for gleamwright.com.

• Clear site data via browser settings: Most browsers allow you to clear cookies and site data for a specific website through their privacy or history settings. Search for "clear cookies and site data" in your browser's help documentation for exact steps.
• Clear all browsing data: You can also clear all cookies and localStorage across all sites through your browser's "Clear browsing data" option, typically found in privacy settings.
• Private/incognito browsing: Using a private or incognito window will prevent our consent choice and analytics cookies from persisting after you close the window.

Once you clear your browser storage for gleamwright.com, the consent banner will reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a fresh choice about analytics cookies.

Browser Controls for Cookies

In addition to clearing existing data, most modern browsers let you block cookies entirely or block only third-party cookies through their settings menus. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how our consent banner remembers your preference, potentially causing the banner to reappear on each visit.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how GleamWright uses cookies and localStorage, please reach out to us through the contact page on gleamwright.com.