Last Updated: 02/10/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how SweeRecipes.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide reporting information, and personalize your experience.
We also use other tracking technologies similar to cookies, such as web beacons, pixels, and SDKs, which function similarly and are governed by this policy.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several essential purposes:
- Essential Operation: To enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data. This helps us improve our site’s structure and content.
- Functionality: To remember your preferences (like your language or region) for a more personalized experience.
- Advertising: To display ads that are relevant to your interests, both on our site and on other websites you may visit. This is done by tracking your browsing habits across sites.
- Social Media: To integrate social media services so you can share content easily.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Managed by |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. | SweeRecipes.com |
| Performance & Analytics Cookies | These allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve our site’s performance. They help us know which pages are popular and how visitors move around the site. | Ezoic, Google Analytics |
| Functionality Cookies | These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your username or language choice. | SweeRecipes.com, Ezoic |
| Targeting/Advertising Cookies | These are set by our advertising partners (like Google AdSense and Ezoic) through our site. They build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store direct personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. | Google AdSense, Ezoic |
4. Specific Third-Party Cookies
We work with the following third-party services that set cookies on our site:
- Ezoic: Ezoic uses cookies to test different website designs, personalize content, and serve targeted advertising. You can learn more about Ezoic’s use of cookies and how to opt-out in their Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites. You can see how Google uses this data and manage your preferences in Google’s Privacy & Terms.
5. How You Can Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
a) Browser Settings:
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your settings to decline them. The “Help” feature on most browsers will tell you how to do this. Please note that if you disable cookies entirely, some features of our website may not function properly.
b) Opt-Out Tools:
- Advertising: You can opt out of personalized advertising from many ad networks using the following resources:
- Specific Providers:
- Google: You can manage your ad settings or opt out of personalized ads from Google via Google’s Ads Settings.
c) Our Consent Banner:
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline the use of non-essential cookies, in compliance with European (GDPR) and UK privacy laws.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business operations. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email 1: [email protected]
Email 2: [email protected]