About This Cookie Policy
Newegg uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality, remember your preferences, understand how our services are used, and deliver a personalized experience.
This Cookie Policy explains how these technologies work, how we use them, and the choices available to you.
For detailed information about the specific cookies we use, including their purposes, providers, and retention periods, please visit our Cookie Disclosure Page.
Unless otherwise stated, our Privacy Policy applies to the personal data we collect through cookies and similar technologies.
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device. They help websites recognize your browser, remember your preferences, enable core functionality, analyze performance, and support advertising.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies
Used during a single visit to carry information across pages (for example, when moving through checkout). They expire automatically when you close your browser or leave the site. - Persistent Cookies
Remember your preferences (such as language or region) and help recognize you when you return. They remain in your browser until deleted or until they expire after a set period. - Third-Party Cookies
Placed by partners or service providers to enable analytics, advertising, or social-media features. Each third party manages its own cookies under its respective privacy and cookie policies.
Other Similar Technologies
- Local Storage – Data saved directly in your browser or app to maintain settings, preferences, or session states.
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags or Clear GIFs) – Small transparent images that confirm when a webpage or email has been viewed or interacted with.
How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
Newegg uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Recognize when you are logged in;
- Remember your preferences and settings;
- Understand how visitors use our site and services;
- Improve functionality, performance, and security; and
- Deliver relevant offers and advertising.
Information collected through cookies may be combined with other data we hold and, where permitted, shared with trusted partners to improve our understanding of site usage or to deliver tailored marketing.
We use both session and persistent cookies, which may be placed by Newegg (first-party) or by authorized third parties (third-party).
Categories of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies are necessary and Required to enable basic website functionality. security of your use of our Service, such as in maintaining the security and integrity of the website, authentication and logging into, and ensuring the ability to securely complete transactions. - Targeted Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests. May also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Advertising networks usually place them with the website operator’s permission. - Personalization Cookies
Allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, a website may provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing data about your general location. - Analytics Cookies
Help the website operator understand how its website performs, how visitors interact with the site, and whether there may be technical issues.
Your Choices and Controls
You can manage how cookies and similar technologies are used in several ways.
Manage Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie settings at any time by clicking the “Manage Cookie Preferences” button below.
Clicking the button will open a drawer on the left side of the screen where you can adjust your cookie choices.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage third-party cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block or limit third-party cookies to control tracking from external partners.
Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You can limit or opt out of personalized advertising by:
- Using the “Manage Cookie Preferences” button to open the left-side drawer and toggle off “Targeted Advertising”.
- Adjusting settings with key providers:
- Google Ad Settings: https://myadcenter.google.com/
- Using industry opt-out tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://thenai.org/opt-out/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info or the AppChoices mobile app (https://www.youradchoices.com/appchoices)
Please note these preferences apply per device and browser, and not all partners participate in the programs listed above.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
- You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information in two ways: Use the “Manage Cookie Preferences” button to open the left-side drawer and toggle off “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.”
- Or click “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” in the page footer.
When you turn this setting off:
- Targeted advertising will be completely disabled and locked.
- A signal is sent to advertisers and other third-party vendors informing them that you do not want your data sold or shared.
- Third-party advertisers are responsible for honoring this signal and adjusting their tracking and ad targeting accordingly.
Mobile Device Settings
Limit use of your device’s advertising ID for interest-based ads:
- iOS 14.5 or later: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → disable “Allow Apps to Request to Track”
- Android (OS 2.2 or later): Google Settings → Ads → enable “Opt out of interest-based advertising”
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Some browsers and tools send a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, indicating a preference to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data. Newegg respects this signal where supported.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Because no industry standard currently defines how to respond, Newegg does not respond to DNT requests.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at this page.