TinyLeafHub

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that the website uses ("third-party cookies").

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information obtained from cookies.

How TinyLeafHub Uses Cookies

TinyLeafHub ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://tinyleafhub.com to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and support our affiliate marketing operations. The types of cookies we use include:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and core website functionality. Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not work as intended. Essential cookies do not track your browsing history on other websites.

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies
  • Cookie consent preference cookies

2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Website, including:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referral source (how you arrived at our Website)
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Geographic location (general, not precise)
  • Device type and screen resolution
  • Click patterns and navigation paths

This data helps us improve the Website's content, structure, and user experience. Google may use this data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy. We have implemented IP anonymization to enhance your privacy. The cookies used by Google Analytics include _ga, _gid, and _gat, which have varying expiration periods ranging from 1 minute to 2 years.

3. Affiliate Tracking Cookies

As an affiliate marketing website, we use cookies and tracking mechanisms to attribute referrals and commissions when you click on affiliate links on our Website and make purchases on third-party websites. These cookies:

  • Record that you clicked on an affiliate link from TinyLeafHub
  • Help affiliate networks attribute sales to our referrals so we can earn commissions
  • May persist for varying durations depending on the affiliate program (typically 24 hours to 90 days)
  • Do not collect personal information beyond what is necessary for attribution

Affiliate programs we participate in may include, but are not limited to, the Amazon Associates program, gardening supply retailers, hydroponic equipment vendors, and grow light manufacturer affiliate programs. Each affiliate network may set its own cookies to track referrals.

4. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences, region, or display settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or leaving a comment.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide social media features. These third-party services may include:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and reporting
  • Google Ads / AdSense: For advertising and remarketing purposes
  • Amazon Associates: For tracking affiliate referrals and commissions
  • Affiliate Networks: For tracking referrals and commissions from gardening and hydroponic retailers
  • Social Media Platforms: For sharing content and social features (if applicable)
  • YouTube: For embedded video content about gardening and hydroponics

These third-party services may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies and encourage you to review the privacy policies of the respective third parties for more information about their cookie practices.

How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies or allow cookies from specific websites only
  • Set preferences for different types of cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser

To manage cookies in your browser, refer to the help documentation for your specific browser:

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of this Website and other websites you visit. Some features may become unavailable or not work as expected.

Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using industry opt-out tools:

Cookie Consent

When you first visit TinyLeafHub, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your consent preferences will be stored and applied during your subsequent visits. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings link on our Website or by adjusting your browser settings.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page indicates when this Cookie Policy was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Last Updated: June 2025