Effective date: October 2025
Last updated: November 2025
Wellcend uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, to understand how visitors use our site, and to support our affiliate and analytics operations. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie choices.
If you have questions about this policy, email us at info@wellcend.com or contact us.
What is a cookie
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies can be set by the site you are visiting or by third parties that provide services on the site. Cookies help remember preferences and understand site usage.
Cookies may be persistent or session-based. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period and help remember your choices on return visits.
Why Wellcend uses cookies
We use cookies for these core reasons:
- Essential functionality: to make the site work and to protect user sessions.
- Performance and analytics: to understand site use and improve pages and content.
- Preferences and features: to remember your preferences and provide a better experience.
- Marketing and affiliate tracking: to support affiliate links and measure campaign performance.
- Security: to detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and malicious activity.
Types of cookies we use
Below is a practical summary of cookie types and examples.
Cookie types and examples
| Cookie type | Purpose | Example services |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Required for site functionality and security | Session cookie, login token |
| Analytics cookies | Track usage to improve content and layout | Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity |
| Preference cookies | Remember language, theme, and display choices | Theme preference cookie |
| Marketing and affiliate cookies | Track referrals, ad performance, and affiliate commissions | ClickBank, BuyGoods tracking cookies |
| Third-party cookies | Cookies set by external services embedded on our pages | Video players, social widgets |
Third-party cookies
We use trusted third-party providers that may set cookies on your device when you view content hosted by them or when their services run on our pages. Examples include analytics providers, social sharing widgets, video hosts, and affiliate networks.
Third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for details on how they use cookies.
How we obtain consent
On your first visit, a cookie banner will appear asking you to accept or manage cookies. You can accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or set granular preferences. Essential cookies are always active because they are required for the site to function.
Consent is recorded and stored, so we do not show the banner on subsequent visits unless cookie settings are changed or the consent expires.
How to manage or disable cookies
You have choices for managing cookies:
In-browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Use your browser settings to manage cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning properly.
Cookie settings on Wellcend
Use our cookie settings panel to adjust your preferences at any time. You can change your choices to allow or block analytics and marketing cookies.
Browser help links
- Chrome: chrome.google.com -> settings
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org -> cookies
- Safari: support.apple.com -> manage cookies
- Edge: support.microsoft.com -> cookies
Cookie retention
Cookie lifetimes vary by purpose and provider. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies may remain for months or years. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 25 months in aggregated form, unless otherwise stated by the provider.
Cookies related to advertising and affiliates
We use affiliate and marketing cookies to track referral traffic and to attribute commissions accurately. These cookies typically do not contain personal data but may use identifiers to match a purchase to a prior click.
We do not sell your personal data to advertisers. For details on what we share with partners, see our Privacy Policy.
Children and cookies
We do not knowingly target children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information on our site, contact us to request removal.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our use of cookies changes or when regulations evolve. The top of the page shows the most recent effective date. We recommend checking periodically.
How to contact us about cookies
If you have questions or want to request how we use cookies:
- Email: info@wellcend.com
- Editorial and privacy inquiries: editorial@wellcend.com
We will respond to cookie and privacy questions within 30 days.
Quick summary for banners and footers
Use this short version in your cookie banner footer or accessibility overlay:
We use cookies to make the site work, improve performance, and support affiliate tracking. You can manage preferences in Cookie Settings.
Accessibility considerations
Our cookie settings interface is designed to be keyboard accessible and compatible with screen readers. If you have trouble managing cookies or need assistance, contact us.
