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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how dimitriisawhitehead ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described below. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them whenever you return or navigate between pages.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the website to function correctly. Without them, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

— Session management and security tokens
— Cookie consent preference storage
— Load balancing and server routing

These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our site — which recipes are popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from — so we can improve the experience.

— Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — page views and session data
— Aggregate traffic source and device statistics

Data collected is anonymised and cannot identify you personally.

Marketing Cookies

These track your browsing activity to deliver content and advertisements relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit how often you see an ad.

— Google Ads remarketing cookies
— Social media sharing pixels (Facebook, Pinterest)

3. Why We Use Cookies

To keep the website running securely and efficiently
To remember your preferences (e.g., saved recipes, display settings)
To analyse how visitors use our site and improve our content
To show relevant promotional content to interested audiences

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Key third parties include:

Provider	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Site analytics	policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads	Remarketing	policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook Pixel	Social advertising	facebook.com/policy
Pinterest Tag	Social advertising	policy.pinterest.com

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site. Your options include:

Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their privacy or security settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Opt-out tools — use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent analytics tracking.
Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info) or NAI opt-out (optout.networkadvertising.org) to limit marketing cookies.
Our cookie consent banner — revisit your preferences at any time using the consent settings link in our footer.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit dimitriisawhitehead, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to all cookies described in this policy. You may click "Manage Preferences" to enable only the categories you choose. Strictly necessary cookies are always active. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by accessing our cookie settings.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contacts page.