Last Updated: October 7, 2026
What this Cookie Policy covers
This Cookie Policy explains how HouseholdRescue uses cookies and similar technologies to make our site work, to understand how it is used, and to show ads or track affiliate referrals. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions. Please also review our Affiliate Disclosure for details about affiliate links on this site.
We do not say that using the site means you consent to cookies. You can choose which optional cookies to allow through the Cookie Settings tool, and you can change your choice at any time.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit it. They help the site remember things like whether you are logged in, what you have saved as favorites, and your cookie choices.
We also use similar technologies that work in the same general way:
- Local storage and session storage are small data stores kept in your browser. We use them to remember settings or features you use, such as saved articles (favorites) or details entered in a comment form.
- Pixels or web beacons are tiny images or code snippets that count page views or help measure whether an ad was delivered. They do not run programs on your device.
- Scripts or tags are small pieces of code that run when a page loads. They can set cookies, load third-party services, or track interactions such as clicking an affiliate link.
On a site like HouseholdRescue, these technologies work together to keep you logged in, protect your session, remember your preferences, measure how visitors use the site, and deliver ads or affiliate tracking data.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by HouseholdRescue itself. They are used for core site functions, to remember your choices on our site, and to support account features such as login and saved articles.
Third-party cookies are set by other companies whose services run on or through the site. Examples include advertising providers, analytics tools, affiliate networks, and embedded content providers. We do not control these third-party cookies. Those providers handle information under their own privacy and cookie policies.
Cookie categories
Below are the categories of cookies and similar technologies we use, with a short explanation for each.
Strictly necessary
These cookies are needed for core features such as keeping you logged in, session security, protecting forms from attacks, and remembering your cookie choices. They do not need consent and cannot be switched off in the Cookie Settings. You can block them in your browser, but that may stop parts of the site from working.
Functional
These cookies remember settings or features you use, such as favorites (saved articles) and comment form details, where applicable. They help provide a more personalized experience on HouseholdRescue.
Analytics
Analytics help us understand how the site is used, including pages viewed and how visitors arrive. This information helps us improve content and user experience. Analytics are used only where enabled, and where required, only if you allow them. We do not claim that all data is anonymous or that IP addresses are anonymized.
Advertising
These cookies are used by Google AdSense and other advertising providers to show ads, measure ad delivery and performance, and support personalization. They may be set by third parties when you visit our site.
Affiliate tracking
When you click an affiliate link on this site, a partner may set a cookie or use a similar technology to record the referral. This allows us to credit a commission if a qualifying purchase is made, at no extra cost to you.
Embedded content
If a page shows content from another provider (for example a video or social post), that provider may set its own cookies. We do not control those cookies and they are governed by the provider's policies.
Cookie overview
| Category or Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration | First or Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | HouseholdRescue | Core functions: login, session security, form protection, cookie consent storage | Session (deleted when you close your browser) or limited period | First Party |
| Functional | HouseholdRescue | Remember settings: favorites (saved articles), comment form details, preferences | Stays for a limited period; session or longer depending on feature | First Party |
| Analytics | Analytics provider | Understand usage: pages viewed, traffic sources, navigation patterns | Set by the provider; typically session or limited period | Third Party (when enabled) |
| Advertising | Google AdSense and other providers | Show ads, measure delivery and performance; may support personalization | Set by the provider; typically session or limited period | Third Party |
| Affiliate tracking | Affiliate partners | Record referral when you click an affiliate link to credit commission | Set by the partner; typically session or limited period | Third Party (when you click a link) |
| Embedded content | Content providers | Enable embedded videos, posts or widgets; may set cookies for playback or tracking | Set by the provider; typically session or limited period | Third Party (when content loads) |
Note: Exact cookie names and durations are set by the providers and can change over time. We do not list individual cookie names on this page.
Account and login technologies
When you register, log in or stay logged in to HouseholdRescue, we use cookies or session storage to keep your session secure and to support account features. These are strictly necessary for the site to function properly.
Comments: When you post a comment, we may store form details or anti-spark checks using cookies or local storage. This helps prevent spam and ensures that your comments are processed correctly.
Favorites (saved articles): If you save an article to your favorites, the site uses cookies or session storage to link those saved items to your account so they appear when you log in again.
Google AdSense and third-party advertising
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a person's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's advertising cookies let Google and its partners serve ads based on visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
Cookies, web beacons and similar technologies may be used for ad delivery, measurement and personalization. This includes showing ads that may be relevant to your interests, frequency capping (limiting how often you see the same ad), and measuring whether an ad was shown or clicked.
Personalized versus non-personalized ads
Personalized ads use your interests and browsing activity to choose which ads to show. If you opt out of personalization, you may still see ads, but they will not be chosen based on your interests or browsing history.
Affiliate tracking cookies
When you click an affiliate link on HouseholdRescue, the partner may place a cookie or use a similar technology to attribute any qualifying purchase so we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This is how we fund our free content.
For more details about how affiliate links work on this site, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Your choices and cookie settings
On your first visit, a cookie banner lets you accept, reject or customize optional cookie categories (such as analytics, advertising and affiliate tracking). Strictly necessary cookies are always on because they are required for the site to work.
You can change or withdraw your choice at any time through the Cookie Settings link in the site footer. You do not need to clear browser cookies to update your choices. Your choices are stored (in a cookie or local storage) so the site can remember them on future visits.
Visitors in the EEA, UK and Switzerland
If you are in the EEA, UK or Switzerland, non-essential cookies (including personalized advertising cookies and analytics) are used only with your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time through Cookie Settings.
Browser controls
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and the iOS and Android versions of these browsers). We do not provide exact menu paths because they change often. Look for the privacy or cookies section in your browser settings and check your browser's help page for current instructions.
Blocking cookies may affect login, comments, favorites, security features, subscriptions and other account functions. If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the site may stop working.
Advertising opt-out resources
You can manage ad personalization through the following tools. These links open in a new tab:
- Google Ad Settings to control ad personalization across Google services.
- aboutads.info for information and opt-outs from the Digital Advertising Alliance.
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
- Your Online Choices for visitors in Europe to manage ad preferences.
What happens when cookies are blocked
If you block cookies, some features may stop working. This can include login and staying logged in, posting comments, saving favorites (saved articles), security checks, and remembered preferences. You may still see ads when personalization is off.
Do Not Track
The site does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. Visitors should use the Cookie Settings tool to manage their choices for analytics, advertising and affiliate tracking.
Children
The site is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from them through cookies or otherwise. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete it.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The Last Updated date changes whenever the policy is substantially revised, and updates are published on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies, consent choices or this policy, please contact us at contact@householdrescue.com.
We aim to keep our Cookie Policy clear and up to date so you can make informed choices about your data.