Cookie Policy

What cookies and web beacons are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help remember preferences, maintain sessions, and understand how visitors use pages such as product listings, technical articles, and PCB or PCBA resources.

Web beacons (also called pixels or clear GIFs) are small pieces of code or images that help measure page views, email opens, advertising delivery, and related activity. They are often used together with cookies by website operators and third-party advertising partners.

How Elecrow uses cookies

Essential cookies

These cookies support core website functions such as navigation, security, and basic session handling.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand which PCB, PCBA, SMT, and product pages are most useful so we can improve content structure and internal linking.

Advertising cookies and partner technologies

Third parties, including Google AdSense and other advertising partners, may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads, measure campaign performance, reduce repetitive ads, and deliver more relevant advertising based on your browsing activity on this site and other sites.

Third-party advertising disclosure

Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on prior visits to elecrow.net or other websites. Users can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings and review Google’s partner-sites disclosures.

These third parties operate independently. Their privacy and cookie practices are described in their own policies. For more detail, also read our Privacy Policy.

Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality, analytics accuracy, or advertising personalization.

For privacy-related questions, see our Privacy Policy or email allen@elecrow.net.