Last updated: April 2026 — how we use cookies and how to manage your preferences
We only use cookies that are strictly necessary or that improve your experience. We do not use invasive tracking that follows you across unrelated websites.
You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time. Declining cookies will not prevent you from reading our reviews or accessing any content on the site.
When accepted, we use analytics cookies (Google Analytics) solely to understand which content is most useful to pet owners — not for profiling or targeting.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly and efficiently, and to provide information to site owners about how visitors use their services.
Cookies do not contain viruses or malware and cannot directly access your personal files or data on your device. They function as a lightweight memory system that allows the website to recognize your browser across pages and across visits.
LitterZine uses a minimal set of cookies for three purposes: to make the site function correctly (essential cookies), to understand how visitors use our content so we can improve it (analytics cookies), and to track affiliate referrals so we can sustain our editorial operation (affiliate tracking). We do not serve display advertising and do not use advertising network cookies.
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, the site cannot operate properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with LitterZine — which product reviews are most popular, how long people spend on pages, and how they navigate between sections. This data helps us improve the quality and usefulness of our content. These cookies are only placed if you click "Accept All" on our cookie banner.
All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, meaning full IP addresses are never stored. We do not use analytics data to personally identify individual visitors.
When you click an affiliate link on LitterZine and visit a retailer website (such as Amazon), the retailer places a tracking cookie on your device that attributes your purchase to LitterZine. This is how affiliate programs work — it allows us to earn a small commission if you complete a qualifying purchase. These cookies are set by the retailer, not by LitterZine, and are subject to the retailer's own cookie and privacy policies.
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
We do not use Facebook Pixel, advertising networks, remarketing tags, social media tracking pixels, or any other third-party trackers beyond those listed above.
The table below summarizes the cookies placed on your device when you visit LitterZine, organized by type and duration:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | LitterZine | Stores cookie consent choice | 365 days | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks sessions by day | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Rate limiting | 1 minute | Analytics |
| Amazon affiliate | Amazon | Affiliate purchase attribution | 24 hours | Affiliate |
When you first visit LitterZine, you will see a cookie consent banner. Clicking "Accept All" enables analytics and affiliate cookies in addition to the essential cookieConsent cookie. Clicking "Decline" limits cookies to the strictly necessary cookieConsent cookie only — you can still read all reviews and use all features of the site.
To reset your preference, you can clear your browser's cookies and revisit the site, or manage cookies directly through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies directly. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some features on this site, including the cookie consent preference itself (which would cause the consent banner to reappear on every visit).
You can prevent Google Analytics from using your visit data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which works across all websites that use Google Analytics, not just LitterZine.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no agreed industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. LitterZine does not currently alter cookie behavior based on DNT headers, but you can always decline non-essential cookies using the cookie consent banner or manage them through your browser settings as described above.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have certain rights under GDPR regarding cookies and data processing, including the right to consent, withdraw consent, access data about you, and request erasure. If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
To exercise any of these rights in relation to LitterZine's use of cookies, you can use the cookie consent banner to change your preferences, manage cookies through your browser, or contact us directly via the contact form on our About page.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our cookie practices evolve or to reflect changes in applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page shows when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please reach out via the contact form on our About page. We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 15 business days.
