About this cookie policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how I use them on this site. You should read this policy to understand what cookies are, how I use them, the types of cookies I use i.e, the information I collect using cookies and how that information is used and how to control the cookie preferences. For further information on how I use, store and keep your personal data secure, see my Privacy Policy.
What are cookies ?
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information.* These cookies are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make the website more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.
*Alas, this type of cookie does not contain chocolate chips, you cannot eat it, and there is no special hidden cookie jar. I do have the world’s greatest chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe (painstakingly developed by my husband) that I’m happy to share — shoot me an email to request it!
How do we use cookies ?
As most of my online services, my website uses first-party and third-party cookies for a number of purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data. Third-party cookies are used mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with the site, keeping my services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with my website.
What types of cookies do we use ?
- Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of my site. They allow my web host to maintain user sessions and prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information. For example, these cookies allow you to log-in to your account and add products to your basket and checkout securely.
- Statistics: These cookies store information like the number of visitors to the website, the number of unique visitors, which pages of the website have been visited, the source of the visit etc. These data help me understand and analyze how well the website performs and where it needs improvement.
- Marketing: My website may display advertisements. These cookies are used to personalize the advertisements that I show to you so that they are meaningful to you. These cookies also help me keep track of the efficiency of these ad campaigns.The information stored in these cookies may also be used by third-party ad providers to show you ads on other websites on your browser as well.
- Functional: These are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities on my website. These functionalities include embedding content like videos or sharing content on my website on social media platforms.
- Preferences: These cookies help me store your settings and browsing preferences like language preferences so that you have a better and efficient experience on future visits to the website.
By continuing to use this site, you are accepting the use of these cookies that make advertising and communications more relevant to you and your interests, and further help us to improve the site.
How can I control my cookie preferences ?
You should ensure that your web browser is set up to not accept cookies if you do not wish to receive them. Please note that if you disable cookies, some services or website functionality may not be available. You can learn more about cookies and how to disable them at allaboutcookies.org.
