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# Referrer Policy Implementation Guide

### **Why is this important?**

Ensuring the correct referrer policy is implemented is **critical for accurate tracking and attribution**. Without it: 

- **Referrer data may be lost**, affecting the ability to track where traffic is coming from.
- **Conversions may not be properly attributed**, impacting performance reports.

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### To avoid these issues, follow the steps below.

#### 1. Tracking Links: Use the Correct Referrer Policy

All tracking links **must** include the `referrerpolicy` attribute set to `no-referrer-when-downgrade`.

**Correct Tracking Link Format:** 

`<a href="https://t.cfjump.com/..." referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" rel="nofollow sponsored">Tracking Link</a> `

If you generate tracking links manually or use third-party tools, **ensure this attribute is included** to avoid tracking disruptions. 

#### **2. Intermediate Redirects: Use 302 or 307 Redirects**

If you use an **intermediate redirect** before sending traffic to Commission Factory, it **must** return a `302 Found` or  `307 Temporary Redirect`  status code with the correct `Location` and `Referrer-Policy` headers. 

**Correct Redirect Example:** 

`HTTP/1.1 302 Temporary Redirect `  
`Location: https://t.cfjump.com/... `  
`Referrer-Policy: no-referrer-when-downgrade `

Or 

`HTTP/1.1 307 Temporary Redirect `  
`Location: https://t.cfjump.com/... `  
`Referrer-Policy: no-referrer-when-downgrade`

Note: The redirect **must not** be implemented by returning a status 200 OK  and then using some other mechanism to perform the redirect (such as **JavaScript** or **"HTTP Refresh"**). 

 

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