Cookie Policy
Do it Yourself Solid State Drive
03.10.2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Do it Yourself Solid State Drive ("diySSD," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://diyssd.com or interact with our services. As a tech-focused platform specializing in SSD data, product comparisons, and industry insights, we prioritize transparency in how we collect and manage user data. This policy outlines the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and your options for managing them. By continuing to use our services, you acknowledge our use of cookies as described below.
Introduction and Scope
Do it Yourself Solid State Drive (diySSD.com) is an online resource dedicated to providing detailed specifications, pricing comparisons, and expert analysis of solid-state drives and related accessories. Our platform serves users seeking high-performance storage solutions for gaming, content creation, and computer upgrades. This Cookie Policy applies to all visitors interacting with our website, blog posts, product reviews, or marketing communications.
A clear cookie policy is essential for maintaining trust with our audience. It ensures compliance with global privacy regulations, clarifies how data enhances user experiences, and empowers visitors to make informed choices about their privacy. This policy supplements our Privacy Policy, which provides broader details on data handling practices.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They perform critical functions such as remembering login sessions, preserving site preferences, and analyzing traffic patterns. At diySSD, cookies enable features like maintaining your session while comparing SSDs, loading pages faster based on prior visits, and displaying relevant content.
Modern websites also use similar technologies like local storage (for saving larger datasets) and web beacons (tiny graphics that track page interactions). These tools work alongside cookies to optimize website performance and user experiences.
Types of Cookies Used
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for core website functionality. They enable features such as:
Maintaining secure user sessions during checkout or account login
Remembering privacy preferences (e.g., cookie consent choices)
Preventing fraudulent activity through cross-page request validation
Disabling essential cookies will disrupt critical services like accessing account dashboards or completing purchases.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect aggregated data about website usage, including:
Pages visited and time spent on product comparison tools
Geographic distribution of users accessing SSD reviews
Error rates during page loads or checkout processes
These cookies help us identify technical issues, prioritize popular content, and measure the impact of site updates.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies personalize your experience by:
Retaining preferred currency or measurement units (e.g., GB vs. TB)
Remembering filters applied to SSD specification tables
Customizing blog layouts based on device screen sizes
While not essential, disabling these may reduce the convenience of repeat visits.
Targeting Cookies
Targeting cookies support our advertising partnerships by:
Displaying SSD deals from retailers like Amazon or Newegg based on viewed products
Limiting repetitive ads for recently purchased items
Analyzing campaign effectiveness across search engines and social media
Third-Party Cookies
diySSD collaborates with third-party services to enhance site capabilities:
Google Analytics
Google Analytics employs cookies to track metrics such as:
Traffic sources (e.g., search engines, referral links)
User engagement with interactive SSD comparison charts
Conversion rates for affiliate marketing links
Google AdSense
Google AdSense cookies enable:
Contextual ads matching your browsing history (e.g., gaming SSDs after viewing related reviews)
Frequency capping to avoid ad overload
Performance reports for advertisers
Third-party cookies adhere to their respective privacy policies. To opt out of Google’s data collection, visit Google Ads Settings.
Cookie Management and Consent
Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow cookie management through settings menus. For example:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Website Tracking
Blocking cookies may disable features like saved logins or dynamic pricing updates.
Interest-Based Advertising Opt-Outs
To opt out of personalized ads:
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
EU Users: Your Online Choices
Data Collection and Usage
Cookies collect anonymized data such as:
Device types (desktop, mobile, gaming consoles)
Browser versions and operating systems
Clickstream patterns within SSD benchmark articles
This data informs infrastructure upgrades, content strategies, and partnership negotiations with hardware vendors.
Cookie Retention Periods
Session Cookies: Expire when closing your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain for 30 days to 2 years, depending on purpose (e.g., login persistence vs. ad targeting)
Policy Updates
We update this policy annually or when adopting new technologies. Significant changes trigger:
Notifications via email (if subscribed to our newsletter)
Banner alerts during your next site visit
Revision of the "Last Modified" date at the policy’s top
For questions about this policy, contact john.baer@diyssd.com. Review our Privacy Policy for comprehensive data handling details.
