Cookie Policy
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website — or third-party services — to recognise your device on future visits and remember certain information, such as your preferences or browsing behaviour.
Cookies are widely used across the web to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners and advertisers. They do not contain viruses or malicious code.
2. How We Use Cookies
EasyDeutschKitchen.com uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it (analytics)
- To display relevant advertising and support the free operation of the blog (advertising)
- To remember basic preferences where applicable (functional)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management & DDoS protection | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security challenge verification | 30 minutes |
Analytics Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Session state persistence | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation for all analytics tracking.
Advertising Cookies
Requires ConsentThese cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be placed by Google AdSense or other advertising networks we work with.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google / DoubleClick | Personalised ad targeting & measurement | 13 months |
| DSID | Google / DoubleClick | Ad personalisation across devices | 2 weeks |
| NID | Google ads personalisation | 6 months |
Google uses these cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Social Media Cookies
Third-PartySocial share buttons (Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter/X) on recipe pages may load scripts from those platforms that set their own cookies. These are governed by the respective platform's privacy policies and are outside our direct control.
4. Your Consent and How to Manage Cookies
Under the GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit EasyDeutschKitchen, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice where you can accept or decline categories of cookies.
You can manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, block, or delete cookies. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website or result in less relevant advertising.
Google Ad Personalisation
You can opt out of Google's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by using the NAI opt-out tool.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit expressing your preference not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for responding to DNT signals, and EasyDeutschKitchen does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our own practices. When we make changes, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page on each visit.
7. Questions
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us or email privacy@easydeutschkitchen.com.
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