This Cookies Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and applies to oilsensei.com (the "Site"). It describes the cookies and similar technologies the Site uses, what they do, and the choices you have.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit it. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels. We refer to all of these as "cookies" in this policy.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function. They do things like remember whether you have dismissed a banner, route you to the correct server, and protect against fraud. You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies, because the Site would not work without them.
Preference cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the Site, such as the most recent newsletter signup form you used, so the Site behaves the way you expect on your next visit.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand which guides readers find useful, how people navigate between pages, and where the Site is slow. We use the data in aggregate, not to identify you personally. The provider we use today is a privacy-respecting analytics tool that does not build cross-site profiles.
Affiliate-tracking cookies
When you click an affiliate link to a retailer, that retailer may set its own cookie on your device so it can credit OilSensei with the referral if you make a qualifying purchase. These cookies are set by the retailer, not by us, and they are governed by the retailer's privacy and cookie policies.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on the Site are set by third parties we work with, such as our analytics provider, our newsletter platform when you subscribe, or video and embed providers when you view embedded content. We do our best to limit third parties to those that are essential for the experience.
How long cookies stay on your device
Cookies are either "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored on your device until they expire or you delete them). Most of the cookies we use are session or short-lived persistent cookies; analytics cookies are typically retained for up to 13 months.
Your choices
You can control cookies in a few ways:
- Browser settings. All major browsers let you block, delete, or be warned about cookies. Look for "Privacy" or "Cookies" in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the Site.
- Do Not Track. If your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, our analytics tool respects it where supported.
- Opt-out tools. You can opt out of many third-party advertising cookies through industry tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative or Your Online Choices.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time as the Site evolves or the cookies we use change. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about cookies on the Site? Email hello@oilsensei.com or use our contact page.