using hidden cookies with Amazon

Discussion in 'Amazon' started by ofirbeigel, Apr 24, 2009.

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    Can I get banned out of Amazon if I have a hidden cookie of my website that deals exclusively with Amazon products ?
    This is not just some general page but a website that reviews Amazon products.
    Thanks.
     
    ofirbeigel, Apr 24, 2009 IP
  2. Scripter

    Scripter Peon

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    If the hidden cookie is the Amazon cookie, you can get banned without payment, cookie stuffing is stricly forbidden with all affiliate programs since it's fraud. If it's your own cookie, go ahead.
     
    Scripter, Apr 24, 2009 IP
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    What do you mean by "if it's your own cookie" ?
    what I though of doing is to take my Amazon link and place it in a "covert cookie" generator which now I understand is forbidden.

    But still, what do you mean "if it's your own cookie" ?
     
    ofirbeigel, Apr 24, 2009 IP
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    I mean a cookie from your site, e.g. to track visitor behaviour on your site.
     
    Scripter, Apr 25, 2009 IP
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    Christ Active Member

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    Yes you can do it.
     
    Christ, Apr 29, 2009 IP
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    Hey Christ.
    What do you mean "you can do it" ?
    You mean it's ok to use this hidden cookie ?
     
    ofirbeigel, May 8, 2009 IP
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    I would advise against this. Amazon can tell based on what products are being bought and how they traveled from your site to theirs via the cookie to see if you are stuffing them or not.
     
    flashgordonweb, May 10, 2009 IP
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    Always do things legally. No one can stop you from making all the money you want that way.
     
    Parka, May 11, 2009 IP