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Cookie Policy

Effective & Last Updated: January 1, 2026 ~5 min read
On This Page
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. What Are Cookies?
  • 3. Types of Cookies We Use
  • 4. Specific Cookies We Use
  • 5. Third-Party Cookies
  • 6. Managing & Disabling Cookies
  • 7. Changes to This Policy
  • 8. Contact Us

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how WaterKicker ("WaterKicker", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and related services (the "Service"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them. By continuing to use the Service, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

This policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us .

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until you delete them) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and web beacons (pixel tags) that serve a similar purpose. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on the Service:

Necessary

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service would not work without them.

Functional

Preferences & Performance

These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make (such as your preferred frequency settings or sweep mode preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also help improve the performance and reliability of the Service.

Analytics

Analytics & Performance

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service. They collect information about pages visited, time spent on the Service, and any errors encountered. This helps us improve the Service and fix issues. We use this data in aggregate and it does not directly identify you personally.

Marketing

Advertising & Marketing

We may use cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We work with third-party advertising partners who may place their own cookies on your device.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the specific cookies and similar technologies we use on the Service, their purpose, and their duration.

Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration
waterkicker_cookie_consent Remembers whether you accepted or declined the cookie banner. Necessary Persistent
wk_preferences Stores your frequency preferences and sweep mode setting. Functional 1 year
wk_analytics Tracks anonymous usage data to improve the Service. Analytics 2 years
_ga Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users. Analytics 2 years
_gid Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Analytics 24 hours
wk_ad_id Used for advertising personalization and frequency capping. Marketing 30 days

Note: Third-party cookies (such as those from Google Analytics or advertising partners) are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow selected third parties to place cookies on your device through the Service. These third parties provide services such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

Examples of third parties we work with include:

  • Google Analytics: Provides analytics data to help us understand how the Service is used.
  • Advertising partners: Serve relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

You can learn more about how Google uses data from its analytics and advertising services at Google's Partner Sites Policy.

6. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings, or by using the cookie banner shown when you first visit WaterKicker. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, usually found in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu.

You can also delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of the Service may not function properly and your user experience may be affected.

For more information on managing cookies in your browser, please refer to the following links:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

You can also opt out of some third-party cookies through industry opt-out platforms such as the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The most current version will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

8. Contact Us

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

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