SECTION 8.9.1: TRACKING LINKS, COOKIES & ATTRIBUTION LOGIC

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Section 8.9.1: Tracking Links, Cookies & Attribution Logic
Operational rules for tracking links, last-click attribution, 30-day cookie durability, and anti-stuffing.
Role: Affiliate Partner Level: Level 10 (Network Tier) Clause: CLAUSE-8.9.1 AFF-891-ATTRIBUTION-LOGIC Tier 2 (Moderate Severity)
Compliance Safe & Role-Enforced
Governed Models: Affiliate AffiliateLink AffiliateClick Cookieconsent

1. Role Operational Scope & Responsibilities

Establishes tracking link generation standards, 30-day cookie attribution rules, device fingerprinting reconciliation, and cookie consent compliance.

2. Standard Operating Procedures & Model Rules

Users operating under the Affiliate Partner role must execute standard operating procedures in accordance with the following model-level rules:

  • Affiliate links must be generated through the official portal (`AffiliateLink`), incorporating unique cryptographically hashed partner tracking tokens.
  • Attribution operates on an industry-standard Last-Click model with a strict 30-calendar-day cookie expiration window.
  • Affiliates must ensure their promotional websites and landing funnels comply with international e-Privacy and cookie consent regulations.

3. Prohibited Operational Conduct & Model Abuse

The following actions constitute unauthorized privilege abuse or role misconduct, triggering automated Warning and Violation System intervention:

  1. Engaging in 'cookie stuffing' or stealth tracking scripts executed without user knowledge or physical click.
  2. Injecting affiliate cookies via hidden iFrames, pop-unders, or unauthorized browser extension extensions.
  3. Manipulating click timestamps or spoofing user referral headers.

4. Warning & Disciplinary Enforcement Matrix

Specific infractions under this role are mapped directly to disciplinary and operational sanctions:

Violation Code Offense Description Detection Method Severity Tier Cure Window Mandatory Sanction
VIOL-891-01 Cookie stuffing or unauthorized iframe click injection. Affiliate Click Fraud Detection Engine Tier 4 (Critical) Immediate Immediate permanent affiliate ban, 100% forfeiture of commissions, legal fraud referral.
VIOL-891-02 Deployment of aggressive pop-under or browser hijacking traffic. Traffic Quality Telemetry Scanner Tier 3 (High) Immediate Affiliate link disabled, 2 Strike Points, 30-day commission hold.
VIOL-891-03 Missing mandatory affiliate disclosure notice on review website. Affiliate Compliance Audit Tier 1 (Advisory) 48 Hours Warning notice issued; link clicks uncredited until disclosure added.

5. Platform Protection & Regulatory Safe Harbor

Role Fiduciary Responsibility: Operating under the Affiliate Partner role creates a strict fiduciary duty to preserve platform confidentiality, data protection compliance, and operational integrity.

Marketplace Skin Protection: ePaisay disclaims all vicarious liability for rogue, ultra vires, or unauthorized actions committed by users exceeding their delegated role permissions.

Audit & Revocation: The platform maintains complete, unalterable telemetry over all model mutations executed by this role. Unilateral suspension or credential revocation will occur upon verified policy non-compliance.

Last updated: Oct 01, 2025