Cookie Policy
Transparency is the cornerstone of our platform. We believe you have the right to know exactly how your data is handled while using our tools, templates, and reading our reviews.
Our Privacy Philosophy
In the world of fine horology, precision and integrity are everything. We apply those same principles to your digital privacy. Our approach is strictly minimalist: we only use what is essential to provide you with seamless access to our knowledge hub, templates, and tools.
- Zero invasive cross-site tracking methodologies.
- Focus entirely on user experience and core platform functionality.
- Complete transparency regarding third-party review integrations.
Cookie Usage Overview
Essential & Functional
RequiredCrucial for account access, template downloads, and basic site security. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics & Performance
MinimizedAggregated, anonymous data to help us understand which watch reviews and tools are most useful.
Advertising & Tracking
Not UsedWe do not deploy traditional display advertising networks or sell data to brokers.
Affiliate Referrals
ConditionalTriggered only when clicking external links to authorized watch dealers or product pages.
Detailed Specification
| Classification | Status | Primary Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Active (Essential) | Maintains your logged-in state to access the Knowledge Hub and saved Templates. |
| Security (CSRF) | Active (Essential) | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks during account actions. |
| UI Preferences | Active (Functional) | Remembers your layout choices (e.g., list vs. grid view in reviews). |
| Aggregated Analytics | Active (Minimized) | Measures page load speeds and most downloaded tools (anonymized). |
| Marketing/Retargeting | Inactive | We do not follow you across the internet with display ads. |
Affiliate & Review Tracking
As an independent watch media platform, our reviews and tools are supported through affiliate partnerships. When you click links to external authorized dealers or brands, a temporary tracking cookie is generated.
This ensures we receive credit for the referral, allowing us to maintain our editorial independence and continue building premium templates for the community.
- Reviews remain strictly independent and unbiased.
- We never sell your personal data to these partners.
- External services manage their own cookie policies.
Managing Your Preferences
You can control or delete cookies at the browser level. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to access purchased templates or save tools in your Knowledge Hub.