Effective date: January 17, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how FilamentSpecs (“FilamentSpecs”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://filamentspecs.com/ (the “Site”).
We’re not here to overwhelm you with legal noise. Cookies can be useful, they can also be abused. Our goal is simple: keep the Site working properly, improve it responsibly, and be transparent about what’s happening behind the scenes.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, phone, tablet). They help websites remember things like preferences, session state, and sometimes how you interact with pages.
Some cookies are essential. Some are optional. Some exist mainly to track you across the internet. We try to keep things on the “essential + helpful” side, and avoid the creepy stuff.
Similar Technologies
When we say “cookies”, we may also mean similar technologies such as:
- Local storage (browser storage used for preferences)
- Pixels / tags (small tracking snippets used for measurement)
- SDKs (usually for apps, but sometimes used by embedded services)
These technologies often serve the same purpose: remembering, measuring, or enabling features.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for a few practical reasons:
- To make the Site work (core functionality, security, and stability)
- To remember preferences (like language or display settings)
- To understand what’s useful (analytics and performance measurement, if enabled)
- To support monetization (ads and affiliate tracking, if enabled)
- To prevent abuse (spam detection, rate limiting, bot protection)
Not all of these will apply at all times. It depends on which features we enable and how you use the Site.
Types of Cookies We May Use
Below are the categories of cookies that may be used on FilamentSpecs. Some are required. Some are optional.
1) Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function. They help with things like security, load balancing, and basic page delivery.
If you disable these cookies, the Site may not work properly. Some pages may break. Some features may not load. It’s not a punishment — it’s just how websites work.
2) Preference Cookies
Preference cookies help the Site remember your choices, such as:
- Language settings
- Theme or display preferences (if available)
- Consent choices (for cookie banners)
These cookies make the experience smoother. Without them, you might need to set the same preferences again and again.
3) Analytics Cookies (If Enabled)
Analytics cookies help us understand how people use the Site. This can include:
- Which pages are visited most
- How users move through the Site
- What content keeps people reading
- Where people get stuck or leave
- Whether pages load fast enough
We use analytics to improve content and usability, not to “watch” you personally. When possible, we prefer aggregated insights over personal tracking.
If analytics is enabled, the provider may set cookies and collect usage data. You can usually opt out by rejecting analytics cookies in our cookie banner (if present) or by blocking cookies in your browser.
4) Advertising Cookies (If Enabled)
If we display advertising, advertising partners may use cookies to:
- Measure ad performance (impressions, clicks, conversions)
- Limit how often you see the same ad
- Detect invalid traffic (bots/fraud)
- In some cases, personalize ads based on your interests
We don’t love aggressive tracking either. If we run ads, we try to choose setups that make sense and keep the Site sustainable without turning it into a surveillance machine.
5) Affiliate Tracking Cookies (If Enabled)
FilamentSpecs may use affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link, the affiliate partner may set a cookie to track that the click came from our Site.
This helps attribute a purchase to our referral, so we may earn a commission. You typically pay the same price either way. It’s one of the ways we can fund the project.
If you prefer not to be tracked this way, you can disable marketing cookies where available, or use browser settings that block third-party cookies.
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
Cookies can be set by the Site itself or by third parties.
- First-party cookies are set by filamentspecs.com. They usually support core site functions and preferences.
- Third-party cookies are set by external services (analytics, ads, embedded content, affiliate networks).
Third-party cookies are more likely to be used for tracking across multiple sites. That’s why many modern browsers block them by default.
How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device
Cookies can be “session” cookies or “persistent” cookies:
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser. They’re often used for basic navigation and security.
- Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They’re used for remembering preferences and measuring returning visits.
The exact lifespan depends on the cookie and the provider setting it.
Your Choices: How to Control Cookies
You have control. More than most people realize.
Option A: Use Our Cookie Banner (If Available)
If we use a cookie consent banner, you can choose which optional cookies to accept or reject. Essential cookies may still be used because the Site needs them to function.
Option B: Change Browser Settings
Most browsers let you:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies entirely
- Block third-party cookies only
- Set rules per website
Be aware: blocking all cookies can break parts of the Site. If you block only third-party cookies, the Site will usually still work fine, but some analytics, ads, or embedded content may behave differently.
Option C: Use Privacy Tools
You can also use privacy-focused tools such as:
- Browser “private mode”
- Tracking protection settings
- Content blockers / ad blockers
These tools can reduce tracking across the web. They may also block some site features. That tradeoff is your choice.
Cookies Used on FilamentSpecs
Cookies used on the Site can vary depending on which plugins, services, and features are enabled at the time you visit.
Common examples may include cookies related to:
- WordPress core functionality (if the Site runs on WordPress)
- Security plugins (to protect login pages and block attacks)
- Performance/caching tools (to improve speed)
- Analytics providers (to measure usage)
- Ad or affiliate partners (to attribute conversions)
If you want a full live list of cookies, the most accurate method is checking your browser’s cookie storage for filamentspecs.com while using the Site.
If you need help understanding a specific cookie you found, email us and include the cookie name. We’ll explain what it does and why it exists.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. There isn’t a universally accepted standard for responding to DNT, so we may not respond to these signals consistently.
However, you can still manage cookies through your browser settings and any cookie consent tool we provide.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we operate the Site. When we update it, we will revise the effective date at the top.
If the changes are significant, we may provide a more visible notice on the Site.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us:
We’ll keep it clear and direct. No copy-paste nonsense.