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Cookie Policy

How CostInsightHub uses cookies and analytics technologies

Last Updated: March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how CostInsightHub ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.costinsighthub.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Your Consent Matters: When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner asking for your consent. By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and improve website performance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on CostInsightHub:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous, aggregated information. We use this data to improve our content and better understand which topics are most useful. For example, we use Google Analytics to see page visits, time on site, and traffic sources.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make (such as language or region preferences) to provide a more seamless experience when you return to our site.
  • Advertising Measurement Cookies: We may use these cookies to measure the performance of our promotional efforts—for example, to understand whether a visitor came from an advertising campaign. They may be set by us or by trusted third‑party networks. These cookies do not build detailed personal profiles; they simply help us assess which channels bring visitors to our research.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Affiliate Networks: When you click on affiliate links, the affiliate network may set a cookie to support advertising attribution. These cookies are governed by the respective affiliate's privacy policy.
  • Social Media Platforms: If you share our content via social media buttons, those platforms may set cookies. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of Facebook and LinkedIn.

4. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your preferences by:

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but please note that this may affect the functionality of our website. Below are links to instructions for popular browsers:
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Safari
    • Microsoft Edge
  • Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies Used on This Website

The table below lists some of the cookies we use. Please note that this list may change as we update our services.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsUsed to distinguish users2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsUsed to distinguish users24 hours
_gatGoogle AnalyticsUsed to throttle request rate1 minute
cookie_consentCostInsightHubStores your cookie consent preference1 year
affiliate_trackingAffiliate networksSupports advertising attributionVaries

6. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

We respect your privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). In practice this means:

  • We obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies.
  • You have the right to access, delete, or opt out of the sale of your personal information.
  • We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

  • Email: contact@costinsighthub.com

9. Editorial Transparency

CostInsightHub is an independent informational pricing research website. We do not operate a marketplace, a quote platform, a contractor referral network, or a real‑time personalization engine. Our use of cookies is limited to:

  • Understanding general website usage through aggregated analytics,
  • Measuring basic advertising performance to support our editorial work, and
  • Remembering basic user preferences for a better browsing experience.

No provider matching, quote facilitation, or advanced ad‑targeting systems are employed on this site. We are a small editorial team founded in March 2026, committed to transparency and user privacy.

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