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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Merchant Insiders (“Merchant Insiders,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit merchantinsiders.com.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.


What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
  • Persistent cookies (stored for a set period of time)

How We Use Cookies

Merchant Insiders uses cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as:

  • Page navigation
  • Form submissions
  • Security and fraud prevention

Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly.


2. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Traffic sources
  • Device and browser type

This data is aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve site performance, content quality, and user experience.


3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make (such as preferences or settings) to provide a more personalized experience.


4. Advertising & Referral Cookies (If Applicable)

We may use limited tracking technologies to understand whether visitors arrive via referral links and to measure the effectiveness of our content.

We do not use cookies to:

  • Sell personal data
  • Create detailed personal advertising profiles
  • Track users across unrelated websites for marketing purposes

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Website analytics providers
  • Hosting or security services
  • Embedded content providers (if applicable)

These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. Merchant Insiders does not control third-party cookies.


Managing & Disabling Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all or specific cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.


Where required by law, we display a cookie consent notice allowing users to accept or manage cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you adjust your browser or consent settings.


We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.