Our Cookie Policy
Discover how and why we use cookies on our website by exploring the information provided below.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 4 May, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how ReferralBooster ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://howtogetref.com (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal data more broadly.
By continuing to use the Site, or by accepting cookies through our cookie banner, you agree to the use of cookies as described below. You can change your preferences at any time (see Section 6).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage, which work in comparable ways. In this policy, "cookies" refers to all of these.
Cookies can be:
- First-party — set by us (the site you're visiting)
- Third-party — set by external services we use (e.g., analytics, payment providers)
- Session — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent — stored for a set period or until you delete them
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make the Site function correctly (e.g., login, shopping cart, checkout)
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors use the Site, so we can improve it
- Measure the performance of our marketing campaigns
- Deliver relevant content and advertising (only with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled, as the Site would not work properly without them. They do not require your consent.
Examples:
- Login session cookies
- Shopping cart cookies
- Checkout and payment cookies
- Security and fraud-prevention cookies
- Cookie consent preference cookies
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or display preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.
Examples:
- Language and region preferences
- "Remember me" login cookie
- Comment form auto-fill (name, email, website)
3.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous or pseudonymous information. We use this data to improve content, navigation, and overall performance.
Examples:
- Google Analytics (or similar)
- Page-view, session-duration, and bounce-rate tracking
- Heatmap or session-recording tools (if used)
3.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you, and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They are only set with your consent.
Examples:
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel
- Google Ads conversion tracking
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Retargeting and remarketing cookies
4. Specific Cookies Used on This Site
Below is an overview of the main cookies you may encounter on the Site. Cookie names and durations may change as we update the Site.
WordPress (core platform)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie | Checks whether your browser accepts cookies | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you logged in | 2 days (14 days with "Remember Me") |
wp-settings-* | Stores your screen display preferences | 1 year |
comment_author_* | Auto-fills the comment form | 1 year (opt-in) |
comment_author_email_* | Auto-fills the comment form | 1 year (opt-in) |
comment_author_url_* | Auto-fills the comment form | 1 year (opt-in) |
Shop (Easy Digital Downloads)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
edd_items_in_cart | Tracks the number of items in your cart | Session |
edd-wp-session_* | Stores your shopping session and checkout data | 30 minutes (extended on activity) |
edd-wp-session-expires_* | Tracks when your session expires | 30 minutes |
edd_resume_payment | Allows you to resume an incomplete payment | Session |
Third-party services
| Service | Purpose | More info |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Ads | Conversion tracking and remarketing | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Meta (Facebook) Pixel | Ad measurement and retargeting | https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy |
| Stripe / PayPal | Payment processing and fraud prevention | https://stripe.com/privacy / https://www.paypal.com/privacy |
| YouTube / Vimeo | Embedded video playback | https://policies.google.com/privacy / https://vimeo.com/privacy |
| Akismet | Comment spam filtering | https://automattic.com/privacy/ |
The exact list of third-party cookies depends on the features and integrations active on the Site at any given time. The cookie banner shows the current, up-to-date list.
5. Your Consent
When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner asks for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your choices by category
Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically because they are required for the Site to function — no consent is needed for these under EU law.
Functional, analytics, and marketing cookies are only set after you give your consent.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time (see Section 6). Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You have several ways to control cookies:
On our Site
- Click the "Cookie settings" link to update your preferences at any time.
In your browser
Most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies. Instructions for popular browsers:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027947
Opt-out tools
- Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- EU advertising opt-out: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Site (such as login or checkout) from working correctly.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, so we do not currently respond to them. You can manage your preferences using the options described in Section 6.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Where the changes are significant, we will notify you through the Site or by email.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
Email: sales@howtogetref.com
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Have Any Questions?
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at sales@howtogetref.com or using the form below.
Our full postal address and registration details are available on request.
