Last updated: June 2026.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files saved on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide attribution information back to website owners.
How marginstory uses cookies
We use cookies in two categories:
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Site functionality (your cookie-consent choice, session) | Session / 30 days | No (UK GDPR Recital 70) |
| Affiliate tracking | Allow partner networks (AWIN) to attribute your purchase to our referral so we earn a commission | Typically 30 days | Yes |
Specific cookies we set
vbq_consent— remembers your cookie-consent choice. Strictly necessary. 365 days.wordpress_*— standard WordPress cookies for session management (only if you log in). Strictly necessary.
Third-party cookies set when you click an affiliate link
When you click through to a retailer from our Site, the partner affiliate network may set a cookie on their domain to attribute the click. These are not under our control and live for the duration the partner specifies (typically 30 days). They contain no personal data — just an anonymised click reference.
- AWIN — see the AWIN Cookie Statement
Managing cookies
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via the consent banner shown on first visit. You can also clear or block cookies at any time via your browser’s settings — see aboutcookies.org for browser-specific instructions.
The Site remains fully functional without affiliate-tracking cookies. Only the commission-attribution flow is disabled.
Do Not Track
We honour Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. If your browser sends DNT=1, we do not set non-essential cookies regardless of your consent banner choice.
Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our cookie usage changes. The current version is always available at this URL.
Questions?
For any questions about how we use cookies, contact us at [email protected] or via our contact page.