Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how HobbyTechReviews.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies, and what choices you have.

We use CookieYes to provide a cookie banner and preference center. You can review, change, or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings tool on this site (often shown as a small floating “revisit consent” button in the bottom-left corner).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
  • Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until deleted)
  • First-party cookies (set by our website)
  • Third-party cookies (set by services we use)

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep the website running properly (security, basic functionality)
  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
  • Measure traffic and performance (where enabled)
  • Support affiliate links so commissions can be attributed when purchases are made (at no extra cost to you)
  • Support advertising through Google AdSense, including delivery and measurement, subject to your choices and applicable requirements

We display third-party ads through Google AdSense. Advertising cookies and similar technologies may be used as described below, depending on your choices and the ad-serving mode. See our Privacy Policy for more information about advertising data.

Types of Cookies We Use

1) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in most systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you make, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Examples may include:

  • Cookie consent and preference storage (CookieYes)
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing and basic site functionality

2) Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting and reporting information (often in an aggregated form).

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics (including GA4) or similar measurement tools through WordPress plugins.

Analytics cookies may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Traffic sources (how you found our site)
  • Device type and browser information
  • Approximate location (city/region-level)

3) Advertising / Marketing Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google and its advertising partners may use advertising cookies and similar technologies, depending on your consent choices, applicable requirements, and the ad-serving mode.

These technologies may support ad delivery, performance measurement, frequency limits, and fraud prevention. Where permitted and with consent where required, they may also help personalize ads based on your interests.

When advertising services run, Google and its partners may receive the page URL, IP address, browser and device information, approximate location, and ad interactions. For details, read how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services.

Your choices: Use the CookieYes banner or settings tool to accept or reject optional cookies, customize your choices, or later change or withdraw consent. The preference center provides details about listed cookies, advertising partners, and data-use purposes. You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Rejecting optional cookies does not prevent you from reading our articles.

4) Affiliate Link Cookies

HobbyTechReviews.com may include affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device by the affiliate network or retailer to track purchases made after your click.

These cookies help us earn a commission and support the site at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate cookies may track information such as:

  • The referring page or link
  • A timestamp of your visit
  • A purchase/referral identifier (not typically your personal identity)

Affiliate partners may include (but are not limited to):

  • Amazon and other retail affiliate programs

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by using the cookie banner or cookie settings tool provided by CookieYes on our website (often shown as a small floating button in the bottom-left corner).

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies you have stored
  • Delete cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and experience of this website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this website may be set by third parties when you use their services. This may include:

  • Analytics providers (such as Google, if enabled)
  • Affiliate partners and retailers
  • Embedded content (such as videos, social media embeds, or other widgets)
  • Advertising providers, including Google AdSense and its advertising partners

We do not control third-party cookies directly. Please review the cookie policies of those third parties for more information.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. At this time, there is no universal standard for responding to DNT signals, and we may not respond to them consistently.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we operate. When we update this policy, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us: