This Cookie Policy explains how DishDiary.co.uk (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://dishdiary.co.uk/ (“the Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies allow websites to remember things like your preferences or actions over time, and can also help improve user experience.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our Website and allow you to move around and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how visitors use our Website, allowing us to improve functionality, speed, and user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or customized content, to provide you with a more personalized experience.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements to you based on your behavior across websites.
3. What Cookies Do We Use?
The types of cookies we use on our Website include:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you leave the Website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period, even after you leave the Website. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
- Third-Party Cookies: We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks, that set cookies to gather information about how users interact with the Website.
4. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings, where you can choose to block or delete cookies.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary depending on your browser. For detailed instructions on how to manage cookies, visit the “Help” section of your browser.
- Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising: You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the following resources:
- Your Online Choices
- Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative
Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes to this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at author@dishdiary.co.uk