Last Updated: April 15, 2026
Welcome to Rated Best 5 (rb5.com).
Transparency is one of our core values. This Cookie Policy explains how Rated Best 5 (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them under global privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
🍪 1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other mobile devices when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites function, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website owner (Rated Best 5).
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by parties other than the website owner (such as our affiliate networks or analytics providers).
⚙️ 2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
Because Rated Best 5 is a free, informational review site, we rely on cookies for two primary reasons: to ensure the site runs smoothly and to track affiliate commissions that keep the website funded.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the types of cookies you may encounter on our site:
| Category of Cookie | Purpose & Function | Can You Opt-Out? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary / Essential | These cookies are required for the website to function securely. They do not store any personally identifiable information. | No. The site cannot function properly without them. |
| Analytics & Performance | We use tools (like Google Analytics) to see which reviews are most popular (e.g., brain health vs. back pain) so we can create better content. Data is aggregated and anonymous. | Yes, via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. |
| Affiliate & Marketing (Crucial) | When you click an outbound link to purchase a rated supplement, a third-party cookie tracks that you came from rb5.com. This allows us to earn a small commission. | Yes, though clearing these may prevent us from earning a commission on your purchase. |
🛑 3. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Cookie Consent Banner:
When you first visit Rated Best 5, especially if you are browsing from the UK or EU, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can use this banner to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
Browser Controls:
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though some functionality may be restricted.
To learn how to manage cookies on popular browsers, please visit their official support pages:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
⚠️ 4. Mandatory Site Disclaimers & Disclosures
While we use cookies to track affiliate sales and analyze website traffic, we want to be perfectly clear about the nature of the content you are interacting with on rb5.com:
Affiliate Tracking Disclosure
Rated Best 5 uses third-party affiliate marketing networks. The marketing cookies mentioned above are used solely to track referrals from our website to the vendor’s website. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at absolutely no extra cost to you. This does not influence our “Rated Best 5” rankings, which are based on independent research.
Medical & Content Disclaimer
As you browse our site, please remember that the content provided by Estell Marquardt is based purely on personal opinion and independent research.
- Estell Marquardt is a full-time blogger, not a professional doctor, physician, or medical provider.
- The information on this website is for informational and educational purposes only.
- The health and dietary supplements reviewed on this site are not used to cure, treat, diagnose, or prevent any disease.
- Always consult with a licensed healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen or if you have questions regarding a medical condition.
📬 5. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, tracking technologies, or your data privacy, please reach out to us directly:
Estell Marquardt
Founder & Lead Researcher
- Website: Rated Best 5 (rb5.com)
- Email: support@rb5.com
- Phone: (907) 345-5711
- Mailing Address: 1330 Huffman Rd, Anchorage, Alaska 99515, United States