Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what cookies UrbanGridBackup.com uses, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They're widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain until they expire or you delete them).
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ugb_cookie_accepted | UrbanGridBackup | Records your cookie consent choice | Necessary | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session-level) | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| session-id, ubid-main, etc. | Amazon | Affiliate referral tracking (set when you click Amazon links) | Affiliate | 24 hours (referral window) |
| Varies | EcoFlow, Jackery, Bluetti, Anker, Goal Zero | Affiliate referral tracking on manufacturer sites | Affiliate | 30 days (varies by program) |
How to Manage Cookies
You've several options for controlling cookies:
- Our cookie banner: When you first visit the site, you can decline analytics cookies via our banner. The cookie consent record (ugb_cookie_accepted) is strictly necessary and can't be disabled.
- Browser settings: All major browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that blocking cookies may affect site functionality.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Affiliate cookie control: Affiliate tracking cookies are set by third-party retailers (Amazon, EcoFlow, etc.) on their own domains when you click our links. To prevent these, you can use a browser extension like uBlock Origin, or simply not click our affiliate links.
Changes to This Policy
We update this Cookie Policy when we add, remove, or change cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Questions
Cookie and privacy questions: privacy@urbangridbackup.com or see our full Privacy Policy.