A deep data cleanse in your browser "not just clearing history " is the most effective way to remove tracking cookies and referral data that could interfere with your earnings.
In Google Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data, then click the “Advanced” tab. Check “Cookies and other site data”, “Cached images and files”, and anything else relevant. Most importantly, under Time range, select “All time” to completely remove lingering data.
This ensures referral cookies from other affiliates don’t override your link. Simply clearing history won’t erase these persistent trackers you must manually delete them in settings.
For the record I have always did a deep cleanse in settings I don’t even know what a just clearing history is.
For visual guides across browsers, check ExpertBeacon’s guide or PCMag’s walkthrough. Opera’s blog explicitly states that clearing cookies and cache helps remove malware, adware, search hijackers, and trackers.
So yes — a full cleanse does remove trackers, but the language in most articles is vague.
Next> Zazzle Referrals Tip: If a customer clicks your referral link but has cookies from another Zazzle affiliate, the sale may be credited to them not you unless the customer has cleared their browser fully through settings in their browser. Encourage them to start fresh so your link tracks correctly and your earnings stay intact.
Reminder: A quick "clear history" only scratches the surface. From now on, use your browser's Advanced settings and choose “All time” to clean cookies, cache, and site data. Soft clear won’t cut it do it the right way and protect your Ambassador revenue.
Real-World Example: This is exactly why I was awarded the Ambassadors revenue even though I had a gazillion trackers following me! Deep cleanse of cookies, cache and site data for all time works, and so does clarity.
Food for Thought If you know your customers well or have built a rapport, this tip is worth sharing it empowers them and helps protect your ambassador integrity. That said, if you don’t have an established relationship, it might feel awkward or overly technical, so use your judgment and consider offering it as a general tip or blog post instead
If you're still skeptical about whether clearing cookies and cached images really makes a difference, you're not alone — but the data says otherwise. Below are tech-forward sources that walk you through how deep browser cleaning helps eliminate tracking cookies, boost referral accuracy, and restore your privacy. Kinsta’s tutorial explains how tracking cookies work and how to remove them in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. For detailed, step-by-step instructions across desktop and mobile browsers, wikiHow’s guide is a handy resource. PixelPrivacy breaks down the tech behind cookie tracking and shows how to fully remove them across browsers. Meanwhile, USA Today’s article covers how advertisers sneak in hidden trackers and how to opt out using tools like WebChoices. Finally, Norton’s privacy guide explains cookie risks and how clearing your cache and site data helps protect your browser performance and personal information.
