Last updated: May 19, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PC Central, available at pccentral.net, uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work correctly, remember user choices, measure traffic, show relevant advertising and support security features.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. Who we are
PC Central is a technology news website covering PC hardware, gaming hardware, software, drivers and related topics.
For privacy or cookie-related questions, contact us at:
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2. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To make the website work correctly.
- To keep the website secure.
- To remember cookie preferences.
- To understand how visitors use the website.
- To support advertising and affiliate links.
- To load embedded content from third-party services.
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They may be used for security, page loading, cookie consent management, WordPress functionality and basic site operation.
These cookies do not require consent where they are needed to provide the website or a service requested by the user.
| Purpose | Example | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Website security | Protection against spam, abuse and malicious traffic | Session to 12 months |
| Cookie preferences | Stores your consent choices | Up to 12 months |
| WordPress functionality | Login, admin and session-related cookies where applicable | Session to 14 days |
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. They may collect information such as visited pages, referral sources, approximate location, device type, browser type and interaction data.
We use this information to measure traffic and improve the website. Analytics cookies are only used where consent is required and has been provided.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic measurement and usage statistics | Up to 24 months |
Advertising cookies
Advertising cookies may be used to show ads, measure ad performance, limit repeated ads and support ad fraud prevention.
These cookies may be set by PC Central or by advertising partners. They may use identifiers, browser data, device data, approximate location and interaction data.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense or Google Ad Manager | Ad delivery, ad measurement and fraud prevention | Varies by provider |
Affiliate cookies
Some articles may include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or similar technologies to track the referral.
Affiliate links do not change the price you pay. They may allow PC Central to earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Affiliate referral tracking | Set by Amazon |
| Newegg | Affiliate referral tracking | Set by Newegg |
Embedded content cookies
Articles may include embedded content such as videos, social media posts, images or widgets from third-party websites.
Embedded content may behave as if you visited the third-party website directly. These third parties may collect data, use cookies, track interactions or connect activity to your account if you are logged in to their service.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Embedded video playback | Set by YouTube or Google |
| X / Twitter | Embedded posts or social media content | Set by X / Twitter |
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services used on PC Central. These providers may process data according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
Third-party services may include:
- Cloudflare, for security and performance.
- Google Analytics, for traffic measurement.
- Google AdSense or Google Ad Manager, for advertising.
- Amazon and Newegg, for affiliate referral tracking.
- YouTube, X / Twitter or other platforms, for embedded content.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for more information.
5. Consent and cookie preferences
When required by law, we ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies, including analytics, advertising and certain embedded content cookies.
You can accept, reject or change your cookie choices through our cookie banner or cookie settings panel.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by using the cookie settings link below:
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before it was withdrawn.
6. Browser controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies or receive a warning before cookies are stored.
Blocking some cookies may affect how the website works. Strictly necessary cookies may still be used where they are required for core website functions.
7. Data collected through cookies
Depending on the cookie type and provider, cookies may collect or process:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Device type and operating system.
- Pages visited.
- Time spent on pages.
- Referral URLs.
- Approximate location.
- Ad interactions.
- Unique identifiers.
We do not knowingly use cookies to collect sensitive personal data.
8. How long cookies remain on your device
Cookies may be session cookies or persistent cookies.
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
The exact duration depends on the cookie type and the provider that sets it.
9. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, third-party tools or legal requirements.
The updated version will be published on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how PC Central uses cookies, contact us at:
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