Last Updated: June 19, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, session storage, and device fingerprinting, which function similarly to cookies. For the purposes of this policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as “cookies.”
2. How We Use Cookies
RecipesWithOlivia uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, load balancing, user authentication, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain features of our Site may not function properly, and the Site may not be accessible at all.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Checks if cookies are enabled in the browser | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| wp-settings-time-* | WordPress | Stores user interface preferences timestamp | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Server | Maintains user session state | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Indicates when you are logged in | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Site, content, and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _gac_* | Google Analytics | Stores campaign-related information for Google Ads | 90 days |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state | 2 years |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help us and our partners measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, limit ad frequency, and prevent ad fraud. These cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used by Google AdSense to display personalized or non-personalized ads | 1 year |
| NID | Stores preferences and other information for Google services including advertising | 6 months | |
| ANID | Used for advertising across Google services and partner sites | 1 year | |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Stores ad click information for conversion tracking and attribution | 90 days |
| test_cookie | Google (DoubleClick) | Checks if browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
| 1P_JAR | Collects website statistics and tracks conversion rates for Google Ads | 1 month | |
| CONSENT | Stores user consent preferences for Google services | 20 years |
2.4 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your browsing experience on future visits.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CookieConsent | CookieYes | Stores your cookie consent preferences and choices | 1 year |
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Records consent choices for each cookie category | 1 year |
| cookieyesID | CookieYes | Stores unique identifier for consent records | 1 year |
2.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies allow you to share content on social media platforms and may track your interactions with embedded social media content.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. | Enable social sharing, embedded content, and tracking pixels | Varies by provider |
3. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
- First-party cookies are set by RecipesWithOlivia directly when you visit our Site. These are primarily necessary and preference cookies.
- Third-party cookies are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies to track your activity across different websites and build advertising profiles.
4. Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session state during a single visit and enable core functionality.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (as specified in the tables above) or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences, settings, and advertising choices for future visits.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookie categories including Analytics, Advertising, and Preferences
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Only allow strictly necessary cookies required for the Site to function
- Customize Preferences: Choose which specific cookie categories to allow (Analytics, Advertising, Preferences, Social Media)
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our Site or by clicking the cookie icon that appears on our pages.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Receive a notification when a website wants to set a cookie
- Set cookies to be deleted automatically when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and your user experience. Some features may become unavailable, and personalized content or advertisements may not be displayed.
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
5.3 Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and other participating companies through the following resources:
- Google Ad Settings — Manage your Google advertising preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out — Opt out of NAI member network advertising
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out — Opt out of DAA member interest-based advertising
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on — Prevent Google Analytics from tracking you
- Your Online Choices (EU) — Manage advertising preferences for European users
Please note that opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads. You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests or browsing history.
6. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies we use may collect personal data, such as your IP address, unique device identifiers, or browsing history. This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We anonymize IP addresses where technically possible for analytics purposes and limit data collection to what is necessary for each specific purpose.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, new services or partners, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and may notify you through our cookie consent banner if the changes are material.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and tracking technologies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, this Cookie Policy, or how to manage your preferences, please contact us:
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- Email: olivia@recipeswitholivia.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.