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Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 30, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or login status. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored for a set period).
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
RequiredThese cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| app_session_id | Maintains your login session | Session / 30 days (remember me) |
| chowmark_locale | Remembers your locale preference (US or CA) | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors use Chowmark so we can improve the Service. We use PostHog for analytics — it is self-hosted and does not share your data with third parties.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog analytics — page views, events, session recording | 1 year |
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
OptionalWhen you click a retailer link, our affiliate partners may place cookies to track purchases and calculate commissions. These are set by third parties (Amazon, Chewy, Skimlinks) under their own privacy policies.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Affiliate purchase attribution | 24 hours |
| Chewy | Affiliate purchase attribution | 30 days |
| Skimlinks | Affiliate link management and attribution | 30 days |
Preference Cookies
OptionalThese cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience, such as your species filter selection (dog/cat) and display preferences.
Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit Chowmark, a banner allows you to accept or decline optional cookies.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent some features from working.
- Opt-out tools: For Skimlinks, you can opt out at optout.skimlinks.com.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].