ConvertMinded Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 2025

The Quick Version

We use cookies to:

Keep you logged in to your account
Remember your preferences
Understand how you use our site
Track affiliate link clicks (this is how we keep our content free)
Ensure our site works properly

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work without them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit. Think of them as tiny notes that help websites remember you and your preferences.

Example: When you log into ConvertMinded, a cookie remembers you’re logged in so you don’t have to enter your password on every page.

Cookies can’t harm your device, install viruses, or access your personal files. They’re just small pieces of data that make websites work better.

How ConvertMinded Uses Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for our site to function. Without them, you couldn’t:

Log into your account
Access purchased products
Complete purchases
Navigate between pages securely

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 30 days for login persistence

2. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our site, which helps us improve:

Which content is most helpful
Where users encounter problems
How to organize information better
Site performance and speed

Duration: Up to 2 years Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3. Affiliate Tracking Cookies

This is important: Our blog contains affiliate links. When you click these links, cookies track that you came from ConvertMinded so we can earn commissions. This is how we fund our free content and testing.

Networks we work with:

Amazon Associates (24-hour cookie)
ShareASale (30-60 day cookies depending on merchant)
ClickBank (60-day cookie)
CJ Affiliate (varies by merchant)
Impact (varies by merchant)

Why this matters to you: These cookies don’t cost you anything extra but help support our site.

4. Preference Cookies

These remember your choices like:

Email frequency preferences
Content display options
Language settings (if applicable)

Duration: 1 year

5. Security Cookies

We use these to:

Detect and prevent fraud
Protect your account
Ensure secure transactions

Duration: Session-based

Third-Party Cookies

Several trusted services place cookies through our site:

Google Analytics

Purpose: Site analytics and improvement
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Payment Processors

When you make a purchase:

Stripe: Fraud prevention and payment processing
PayPal: Transaction security and user recognition

Affiliate Networks

When you click affiliate links:

Each network sets their own tracking cookie
Duration varies by network (24 hours to 90 days)
These don’t collect personal information beyond “user clicked this link”

Email Marketing

ConvertKit/Mailchimp: Tracks email opens and clicks
Only applies if you’ve subscribed to our list

Specific Cookie List

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
`cm_session`	Keeps you logged in	Session	Essential
`cm_auth`	Remembers login	30 days	Essential
`_ga`	Google Analytics tracking	2 years	Analytics
`_gid`	Google Analytics session	24 hours	Analytics
`cm_prefs`	Your preferences	1 year	Preference
Various	Affiliate network tracking	1-90 days	Third-party

Your Cookie Choices

Browser Controls

All modern browsers allow you to:

Block all cookies (not recommended – site won’t work properly)
Block third-party cookies only
Delete cookies when you close the browser
See alerts before cookies are stored

How to manage cookies:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable all cookies:

Cannot log into your account
Cannot make purchases
Site features may not work
Preferences won’t be saved

If you disable third-party cookies only:

Site still works normally
Analytics less accurate
Affiliate tracking may not work
Some payment processes might fail

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Currently, there’s no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We continue to collect standard analytics data but respect your cookie choices through browser settings.

Cookies and Your Privacy

Important points:

Cookies don’t contain personal information like your name or email
We don’t sell cookie data to anyone
We only work with reputable third parties
You can request deletion of your data anytime

For EU Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to access your data
You can request correction or deletion
You can withdraw consent anytime
Contact: support@convertminded.com

For California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to know what data we collect
You can opt-out of data “sales” (we don’t sell data)
You can request deletion
Contact: support@convertminded.com

Children’s Privacy

ConvertMinded is intended for users 18 and older. We don’t knowingly collect cookie data from children under 18. Affiliate marketing requires adult legal capacity.

Why We Use Affiliate Cookies (Full Transparency)

Since affiliate marketing is our business, let’s be completely transparent:

When you click an affiliate link on our blog:

A cookie is placed by the merchant/network
If you buy within the cookie duration, we earn a commission
This doesn’t increase your price
These funds our product testing and free content

Example: Click an Amazon link → 24-hour cookie → Buy anything on Amazon within 24 hours → We earn 1-10% commission → You pay the same price

This model allows us to:

Provide extensive free content
Test products with real money
Keep our paid products affordable
Maintain site without intrusive ads

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

Changes in our practices
New legal requirements
Additional features or services

How we’ll notify you:

Email to registered users for major changes
Notice on site for minor updates
Updated “Last Updated” date

Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? We’re here to help.

Email: support@convertminded.com

Please include:

Your specific question or concern
What you’re trying to accomplish
Any error messages you’re seeing

Response time: Within 48 business hours

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