Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

TheTrendNest uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

• Theme Preferences: Remember your dark/light mode preference
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery
• Session Management: Maintain your session across pages

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website.

• Vercel Analytics: Track page views, user interactions, and site performance
• Speed Insights: Monitor website loading times and performance metrics
• Usage Statistics: Understand which content is most valuable to our readers

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

As an affiliate website, we use cookies to track referrals and commissions.

• Amazon Associates: Track product clicks and purchases for commission
• Other Affiliate Programs: Track referrals to partner retailers
• Attribution: Ensure proper credit for product recommendations

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us optimize website performance and user experience.

• Caching: Store frequently accessed content for faster loading
• CDN Optimization: Deliver content from the nearest server location
• Resource Loading: Optimize image and asset delivery

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

• Vercel: Analytics and performance monitoring
• Amazon: Affiliate tracking and product recommendations
• Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and embedded content
• CDN Providers: Content delivery and optimization

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking:

• Analytics: Use browser "Do Not Track" settings
• Affiliate Tracking: Clear cookies regularly or use private browsing
• Advertising: Visit industry opt-out pages like NAI or DAA

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Stored for up to 2 years or until manually deleted
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 24 months
• Affiliate Cookies: Usually expire after 30-90 days

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Know what cookies we use and why
• Control: Manage your cookie preferences
• Delete: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a readable format
• Object: Opt out of non-essential cookies

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@thetrendnest.de
• Website: www.thetrendnest.de
• Social Media: @TheTrendNest