Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones DataRecoveryFix.com uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
This Cookie Policy is part of, and should be read together with, our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By continuing to browse or use our Website, and where required by law by giving consent through our cookie banner, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit. It allows the site to remember things about your visit — such as your preferred language, whether you’ve already accepted the cookie banner, or that you arrived via a particular link.
This policy also covers similar technologies that work in much the same way, including web beacons (also called pixels or tracking pixels), local storage, and session storage. Wherever this policy refers to “cookies”, we mean any of these technologies.
First-party vs. third-party
First-party cookies are set directly by DataRecoveryFix.com. Third-party cookies are set by other companies whose services we use on the Website — for example, Google Analytics for traffic measurement, or affiliate networks for tracking referrals to software vendors.
Session vs. persistent
Session cookies are temporary and disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period (anywhere from a few hours to several years, depending on the cookie) or until you delete them manually.
The Categories of Cookies We Use
The cookies on DataRecoveryFix.com fall into four categories. Strictly necessary cookies are always on because the Website cannot function without them. Performance and advertising cookies require your consent and can be enabled or disabled from our cookie banner at any time. Affiliate tracking is different: those cookies only ever fire when you actively click an outbound link to a software vendor, and you control them by choosing whether to click.
Cookies Set Directly by Us
The table below lists the first-party cookies and similar storage that DataRecoveryFix.com itself sets. These are strictly necessary or functional and are used to keep the site running smoothly.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records your choices on our cookie banner so we don’t ask you again on every page. | 12 months |
| session_id | Tracks activity on the Website during a single visit. Cannot be linked to you personally. | Session |
| recently_viewed | Stores reviews you’ve recently viewed so we can highlight related guides. | 30 days |
| theme_pref | Remembers your light/dark display preference if you change it. | 12 months |
Third-Party Services We Use
Performance & analytics
These services help us understand how the Website is used so we can improve it. They are activated only after you accept analytics cookies.
| Service | What it does | More info |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Measures pageviews, traffic sources, and how readers navigate the Website. Data is aggregated and IP addresses are anonymized. | Opt-out browser add-on |
| Cloudflare | Helps deliver the Website quickly and protects against attacks. Sets a small number of strictly necessary cookies. | Cloudflare privacy policy |
Advertising
Where we run paid campaigns or accept display advertising, the following services may set cookies in your browser to measure performance and to limit how often you see the same ad. They are activated only after you accept advertising cookies.
| Service | What it does | More info |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | Tracks the performance of ad campaigns we run, and, if you’ve allowed personalized advertising, helps show you relevant ads on other sites. | Google ad policies |
| Microsoft Advertising | Measures the performance of campaigns on the Microsoft / Bing ad network. | Microsoft privacy statement |
Affiliate tracking
When you click an outbound link to a software vendor reviewed on DataRecoveryFix.com, an affiliate cookie may be set in your browser. This cookie allows the vendor to determine that you arrived via our Website, so a commission can be paid to us if you go on to make a purchase. It does not change the price you pay, and it does not affect our editorial assessments, scores, or rankings.
The exact cookie that gets set depends on which vendor’s link you clicked, because each vendor uses a different affiliate program. Common setups include:
- Affiliate networks — third-party platforms such as Impact, ShareASale / Awin, CJ, or PartnerStack, which mediate the relationship between us and the vendor and handle commission tracking.
- Vendor in-house programs — some software companies run their own tracking on their own domain and do not route clicks through a third-party network.
Affiliate cookies are only placed when you actively click an outbound vendor link from one of our reviews or comparison tables — not from simply browsing the site. You can inspect the cookies set on any specific page using your browser’s developer tools (Application → Cookies in Chrome and Edge, Storage → Cookies in Firefox and Safari).
How to Control Cookies
You have several ways to control how cookies are used on DataRecoveryFix.com.
Use our cookie banner
The simplest option is the cookie banner shown the first time you visit. You can accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or pick categories individually. You can change your choice at any time by clearing the cookie_consent cookie from your browser, which will cause the banner to reappear on your next visit.
Use your browser settings
Every modern browser lets you view, block, or delete cookies. The exact steps depend on which browser you use:
Note that if you block all cookies, parts of the Website — such as remembering your cookie banner choice — may not work correctly, and you may see the cookie banner on every visit.
Industry opt-out tools
For advertising cookies specifically, you can use one of the industry-wide opt-out tools to apply your preferences across many advertisers at once:
- Your Online Choices — for users in the EU and EEA.
- YourAdChoices — the Digital Advertising Alliance’s consumer choice tool, primarily for US users.
- Network Advertising Initiative — opt-out resources from the NAI.
Affiliate cookies
Affiliate cookies only fire when you click an outbound vendor link. If you do not want to be tracked as an affiliate referral, do not click on outbound links from our reviews, or use a tracker-blocking browser extension. Blocking affiliate cookies does not change the editorial content you see on DataRecoveryFix.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the third-party services we work with, or applicable law. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when the most recent change was made. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, would like to exercise a privacy right, or want to report a concern, please get in touch.
Email us at contact@datarecoveryfix.com. We aim to respond to cookie and privacy inquiries within five business days, in line with GDPR and CCPA timelines.