Last updated: October 1, 2025
Cookie Policy for AffyLife
We use cookies to make your experience better — here’s what they do, and how you can control them.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how AffyLife (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website https://affylife.com.
We use cookies to ensure the website works properly, enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver personalized content and advertisements. By continuing to browse the site or by accepting cookies through our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help the website remember your preferences, improve your user experience, and collect analytical data about your visit.
Cookies can be:
First-party cookies: set by the website you are visiting
Third-party cookies: set by services or partners integrated into the site (e.g., Mailchimp, Google)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a) Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our site, such as page navigation, security, and access to certain features. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or enabling embedded content like signup forms.
c) Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our content and services. These cookies are only set with your consent.
(Currently not active — this section will apply if activated in the future.)
d) Marketing/Advertisement Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver personalized ads and track your behavior across websites. These are only set if you explicitly agree.
(Currently not active — this section will apply if activated in the future.)
4. Cookies in Use
Here are examples of cookies used on affylife.com:
| Cookie ID | Domain | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _abck | list-manage.com | Bot protection and replay attack detection | 1 year | Necessary |
| ak_bmsc | us21.list-manage.com | Used by Akamai to identify bots and enhance security | 2 hours | Necessary |
| bm_sz | list-manage.com | Bot management and fraud prevention | 4 hours | Necessary |
| _mc_anon_id | list-manage.com | Anonymous visitor tracking for signup forms | Session | Functional |
| mailchimp_landing_site | affylife.com | Tracks which page user first landed on | 1 month | Functional |
| _mcid | list-manage.com | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year | Functional |
You can view and manage the full list of cookies at any time using the “Cookie Settings” button in the bottom right corner of the website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services such as:
Mailchimp – for newsletter signup forms and campaign tracking
Akamai – for bot protection and performance optimization
Google Analytics / Facebook / Instagram – for analytics or ads (only if activated)
These services may place cookies on your device. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies.
6. Managing Cookie Preferences
When you visit our website for the first time, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences by category
You can revisit and change your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” floating button at the bottom right of any page.
7. How to Disable Cookies via Browser
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
Browser help pages:
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your data, feel free to contact us:
Email: info@affylife.com
Supervisory Authority (Netherlands):
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Website: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl
Phone: +31 (0)70 888 85 00
Address: Bezuidenhoutseweg 30, 2594 AV Den Haag, The Netherlands