Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred settings and login status. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and web beacons.

How We Use Cookies

ONYT uses a minimal approach to cookies and tracking. We prioritize your privacy while ensuring our cashback service functions properly.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for providing the service you requested.

• Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account securely
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
• Preferences: Remember your consent choices for analytics

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use privacy-friendly analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve our service. These cookies are only used with your consent.

• Plausible Analytics: Cookieless, privacy-focused website analytics
• No personal data: Tracks page views and general usage patterns only
• No tracking across sites: Data is not shared with third parties
• Aggregated data only: Individual users cannot be identified

Third-Party Cookies

When you click through to merchant websites for cashback purchases, those sites may set their own cookies. We also work with affiliate networks for purchase tracking.

• Skimlinks: Tracks clicks and purchases for cashback attribution
• Merchant cookies: Set by partner stores for their own purposes
• No control: We don't control third-party cookies on external sites

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Our Consent Banner

When you first visit ONYT, you'll see a consent banner that allows you to choose whether to allow optional analytics cookies. You can:

• Allow analytics: Help us improve our service with anonymous usage data
• Decline: Use ONYT without any optional tracking
• Change later: Update your preferences anytime in your account settings

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling necessary cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Data Retention

Different types of data are retained for different periods:

• Authentication cookies: Until you log out or they expire (typically 30 days)
• Consent preferences: Stored locally until you clear browser data
• Analytics data: Aggregated data retained for up to 2 years
• Affiliate tracking: Purchase attribution data retained per partner requirements

Why We Use Minimal Tracking

ONYT is committed to privacy by design. Here's why our approach is different:

• No advertising cookies: We don't use cookies for targeted advertising
• No cross-site tracking: We don't track you across other websites
• Cookieless analytics: Our analytics don't require personal data
• Transparent purposes: Every cookie has a clear, legitimate purpose
• User control: You choose what optional tracking to allow

Third-Party Links and Services

When you visit merchant websites through our cashback links, those sites have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies and other tracking technologies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at: privacy@onyt.com