Cookie Policy

Last update: 03/01/2026

1. Introduction

tmbbooks.com operates as an informational and affiliate website. We do not sell products directly and we do not collect customer account, payment, or order information.

When you visit our website, certain technical data may be processed through cookies and similar technologies. Some of these cookies are provided by third-party services, such as analytics and affiliate partners. This Cookie Policy explains which cookies are used, for which purposes, and how you can manage your preferences.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website or third-party services to recognize your device and store certain information, such as technical identifiers or preference settings.

3. Legal basis for cookie use (GDPR)

4. Types of cookies we use

4.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the basic operation, security, and stability of the website and cannot be disabled. Without them, the website cannot function properly. They are used for tasks such as maintaining user sessions and enabling navigation.

4.2 Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies collect aggregated and statistical information about how visitors interact with the website. The data helps us understand usage patterns and improve website performance. We do not use analytics to identify individual visitors.

4.3 Functional cookies

These cookies remember user choices, such as language or display preferences, to improve usability.

4.4 Marketing and affiliate cookies

These cookies are used to track referrals to external suppliers in order to correctly attribute affiliate commissions. We do not receive personally identifiable information from affiliate partners. Further processing is carried out by the respective third party under its own responsibility.

5. Cookie table

Cookie name Provider Purpose Category Retention period Legal basis (GDPR)
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes users for aggregated website analytics Analytics 2 years Consent
_ga_* Google Analytics Stores session and interaction data Analytics 2 years Consent
_clck Microsoft Clarity Stores a user ID to identify repeat visits Analytics 1 year Consent
_clsk Microsoft Clarity Connects multiple page views into a single session Analytics 1 day Consent
awin_* Awin Tracks affiliate referrals and commission attribution Marketing / Affiliate 30–365 days Consent

The actual cookies used may vary depending on your consent choices and technical updates.

6. Third-party cookies and international data transfers

Some cookies are set by third-party providers such as Google, Microsoft, and Awin. These providers may process data outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States.

Where required by law, such transfers are safeguarded by appropriate mechanisms, such as:

Further details are available in the respective third-party privacy policies.

7. Consent and cookie management

Non-essential cookies are only placed after you have given explicit consent via the cookie consent banner.

You may:

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the Cookie Settings & Information Page.

8. Data protection and security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Contact

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us via the online contact form on this website.

10. Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes. The latest version will always be available on this page.