Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 12, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

OutboundLinkTracker uses cookies for several purposes, including to enhance your user experience, analyze website traffic, and provide our link tracking services. We are committed to being transparent about our cookie usage and giving you control over your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use
Essential

Strictly Necessary Cookies

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

  • • User authentication and login sessions
  • • Security and fraud prevention
  • • Basic website functionality
  • • Remembering your cookie preferences
Analytics

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

  • • Page views and session duration
  • • Popular features and content
  • • Error tracking and performance monitoring
  • • User behavior patterns (anonymized)
Functional

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • • Language and region preferences
  • • Dark/light theme settings
  • • Dashboard customization preferences
  • • Recently viewed reports and data
Tracking

Tracking Service Cookies

For websites using our tracking service, we use cookies to:

  • • Track outbound link clicks
  • • Identify unique visitors (anonymized)
  • • Prevent duplicate counting of events
  • • Measure conversion and attribution
Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us operate and improve our platform:

Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to understand website usage and improve user experience. These services may set their own cookies to track visitor behavior across websites.

Payment Processing

Our payment processors may use cookies to secure transactions and prevent fraud.

Customer Support

Our customer support tools may use cookies to provide better assistance and track support interactions.

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential functions like maintaining your login session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in the "Settings" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Options typically include:

  • • Blocking all cookies
  • • Blocking third-party cookies only
  • • Deleting cookies when the browser is closed
  • • Notifying you when cookies are being set

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the website to work properly.

Cookies for Website Owners

If you're using our tracking service on your website, you should be aware that:

  • Our tracking script may set cookies on your visitors' devices
  • You're responsible for informing your visitors about these cookies
  • You may need to obtain consent depending on your jurisdiction
  • We provide tools to help you comply with privacy regulations
Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable cookie laws, including the EU Cookie Directive, GDPR, and similar regulations. Our cookie practices are designed to respect user privacy while providing valuable functionality. We regularly review and update our cookie practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@outboundlinktracker.com

Privacy Questions: See our Privacy Policy

General Support: Reach out through our contact page