Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 5, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. This policy explains every type of cookie set when you use lenrbuyerguide.com.
Consent
We only place non-essential cookies after you have given explicit consent via our cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time using the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer. Withdrawing consent does not affect any processing that took place before withdrawal.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: Necessary for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / contract performance
Set by: lenrbuyerguide.com (first-party)
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with the website
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (active by default; can be disabled via cookie banner)
Set by: Google LLC (third-party)
Data transferred to: United States (under EU Standard Contractual Clauses)
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (24-hour session identifier) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Learn more: How Google uses cookies
3. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
Legal basis: Consent
Set by: Google LLC and advertising partners (third-party)
Data transferred to: United States (under EU Standard Contractual Clauses)
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NID | Used by Google to store user preferences and information for ads | 6 months |
| ANID | Advertising ID used to serve ads on Google and partner sites | 13 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick — used for targeted advertising | 13 months |
| __gads | Used by Google AdSense to measure ad performance | 13 months |
- Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
- Learn more: How Google uses information from sites that use our services
4. YouTube Embedded Video Cookies
Purpose: Enable embedded YouTube video playback; YouTube may also use data for advertising
Legal basis: Consent
Set by: YouTube LLC / Google LLC (third-party)
Data transferred to: United States (under EU Standard Contractual Clauses)
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Estimates bandwidth on pages with embedded YouTube videos | 180 days |
| YSC | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of YouTube videos watched | Session |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | Stores user preferences for YouTube video playback | Persistent |
| yt-remote-device-id | Stores user preferences for YouTube video playback | Persistent |
5. Affiliate Tracking Cookies (Amazon & Renogy)
Purpose: Track referrals from affiliate links to attribute purchases and calculate commissions
Legal basis: Consent (where required); disclosure required under FTC guidelines
Set by: Amazon.com / Renogy (third-party, set when you click an affiliate link)
When you click an affiliate link on this Site, the destination retailer (Amazon or Renogy) may set cookies on your device to track the referral. These cookies are set by the retailer, not by us, and are governed by their respective privacy policies:
We earn a commission on qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On This Site
Use the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer to review or change your consent at any time. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
Browser Settings
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Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on this Site. Disabling essential cookies may prevent some features from working correctly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, email us at privacy@lenrbuyerguide.com or see our full Privacy Policy.