Effective Date: July 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Julie’s Dish (“Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
This Cookie Policy explains how juliesdish.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our Site. By continuing to browse or use this Site, you agree that we can store and access cookies as described here.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size) over a period of time so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
3. Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core site functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. | __cfduid, session-ID | Session / up to 30 days |
| Performance & Analytics | Collect information on how visitors use our Site so we can improve it. Data are aggregated and anonymous. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | 1 day – 24 months |
| Functionality | Remember choices you make (e.g., username, recipe filters) to provide enhanced features. | preferences_cookie | Up to 12 months |
| Advertising (Optional) | We currently do not serve targeted ads directly. If this changes, we will update this section and request your consent. | N/A | N/A |
Note: Third-party services embedded on our pages (e.g., YouTube video players or social-share widgets) may set their own cookies. We have no direct control over these cookies; please refer to the relevant third party’s policy.
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
Delete existing cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Receive a notification before a cookie is set
Guides for popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Internet Explorer can be found in their respective help sections. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this Site (for example, you might not be able to save recipe favorites).
If you’d like to opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the browser add-on provided by Google.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top and, when required, seek your renewed consent.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please email contact@juliesdish.com
