Last Updated: March 25, 2025

At maxiwines.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our lifestyle magazine website, which covers home, garden, shopping, living, and lifestyle topics. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing them. This policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, phone) when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and provide insights into how the site is used. Similar technologies, like pixels or web beacons, may also be used for tracking purposes.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function, such as keeping it secure and loading pages correctly.
  • Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., which pages are popular, how long you stay), so we can improve our content and layout.
  • Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences (e.g., if you’ve dismissed a pop-up) to make your experience smoother.
  • Advertising/Affiliate Cookies: We feature affiliate links to platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy via networks such as Awin, CJ, and TradeDoubler. These partners may set cookies to track clicks or purchases, allowing us to earn a commission if you buy something after clicking.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Tools like Google Fonts, Google Maps, and embedded YouTube videos may set cookies to deliver their services or track usage.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These stay on your device for a set period (e.g., to remember preferences) unless you delete them.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by our partners (e.g., Google, affiliate networks) rather than directly by maxiwines.com.

4. Specific Cookies and Tools

Here’s a breakdown of key cookies and technologies we use:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks Site usage (e.g., page views, time spent) to help us optimize content. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
  • Google Fonts & Maps: Ensures proper formatting and map functionality; may collect basic usage data.
  • YouTube: Embedded videos may set cookies to track views or preferences.
  • Affiliate Networks (e.g., Awin, CJ, TradeDoubler): Tracks clicks on affiliate links to Amazon, eBay, Etsy, etc., for commission purposes. Check each network’s privacy policy (e.g., Awin, CJ, TradeDoubler).

5. Your Cookie Choices

You can control how cookies are used:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, or alert you when they’re set. Visit your browser’s help page for instructions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
  • Opt-Out Tools: For analytics or advertising cookies, you can use tools like Google Analytics Opt-Out or adjust settings with affiliate networks where available.
  • Do Not Track: We don’t currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals, but you can still manage cookies manually.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies from Google, YouTube, and affiliate networks are governed by those providers’ policies. We don’t control their data practices, so we recommend reviewing their terms for more info.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy as our Site evolves. Changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Check back periodically.

8. Contact Us

Questions about cookies? Email us via the contact form here.