At TrayEdit.com, I use cookies to improve your experience. This policy explains what cookies are, how I use them, and how you can control them. Please read on for details.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They hold data like site settings or tracking information. Cookies don’t run programs or carry viruses. They simply help the site remember you.

Why I Use Cookies

I use cookies to:

• Keep the Site Running: Essential cookies let you navigate pages and use forms. They’re required for basics like submitting the Contact form.
• Analyze Site Performance: Performance cookies collect anonymous data on page visits, time on page, and click paths. This helps me see which guides—like my “2 Tier Serving Tray” tutorial—are most useful.
• Personalize Recommendations: Functional cookies remember your preferences, such as language or font size. They also suggest related posts. For example, if you read my build guide, you might see styling tips next.
• Manage Affiliate Tracking: Affiliate cookies from Amazon track purchases you make after clicking my links. They last up to 24 hours and credit me for qualifying sales.

Types of Cookies I Use

Essential Cookies

• Purpose: Enable core site functions (forms, security).
• Duration: Session only (deleted when you close your browser).
• Control: Cannot be disabled; site may break without them.

Performance Cookies

• Purpose: Gather site usage stats (pages visited, time spent).
• Duration: Up to 2 years, per Google Analytics policy.
• Control: You can disable these in your browser settings, though I won’t see your usage data.

Functional Cookies

• Purpose: Remember your preferences (layout, font size).
• Duration: 1 year.
• Control: You can delete these manually in your browser.

Targeting/Affiliate Cookies

• Purpose: Track clicks and purchases from affiliate links.
• Duration: Up to 24 hours on Amazon domains.
• Control: These are set by Amazon and follow their cookie policy.

How to Control Cookies

You have choices:

Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check settings under “Privacy” or “Site Settings.” However, blocking all cookies may break some site features.

Opt‑Out Tools:

• For performance cookies, you can install the Google Analytics Opt‑Out Browser Add‑On.
• For affiliate cookies, follow Amazon’s cookie management options on their site.

Cookie Consent Banners: On your first visit, you’ll see a banner. You can manage your preferences there. Plus, you can revise your choices anytime by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of any page.

Third‑Party Cookies

I allow certain trusted partners to set cookies:

• Google Analytics: For performance data.
• Amazon Associates: For affiliate tracking.

These third parties follow their own privacy policies. I recommend reviewing them to understand how they handle data.

Your Rights

You can:

• Access Data: Ask me what data I’ve collected via cookies.
• Delete Cookies: Remove cookies via browser settings.
• Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences through the consent banner or by emailing me at contact@trayedit.com.

When you withdraw consent, I’ll disable non‑essential cookies on subsequent visits.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy as laws or site features change. When I do, I’ll update the “Last Updated” date below. Next, I’ll display a notice on the site briefly. Please check this page periodically.

Last Updated: October 25, 2025

Thank you for reading. If you have questions about cookies, just drop me a line on the contact page or email contact@trayedit.com. I’ll get back to you soon.