Effective Date: March 7, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how CookingWithPenelope.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and other tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our website at https://CookingWithPenelope.com (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you adjust your browser or consent settings to disable them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website.
They help websites:
- Operate efficiently
- Improve usability and navigation
- Understand how visitors interact with content
Cookies generally do not personally identify you, but they may collect technical and usage information about your browsing session.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function properly.
They support:
- Secure access features
- Page navigation
- Form submissions
Disabling these cookies may cause parts of the Site to stop working.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
For example, we may use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data such as:
- Most visited pages
- Time spent on the website
- Visitor flow and browsing behavior
This information helps us improve our content and overall user experience.
Marketing & Affiliate Cookies
If our Site participates in affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates), cookies may track clicks on affiliate links to ensure proper commission crediting.
We may also use tracking technologies such as:
- Facebook Pixel
- Pinterest Tag
These tools help measure marketing performance and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember user preferences, including:
- Saved comment details (name and email)
- Display and accessibility settings
They help create a more personalized and consistent browsing experience.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by trusted external service providers that help operate our Website.
Examples may include:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance tracking |
| Facebook Pixel | Marketing performance measurement |
| Pinterest Tag | Social engagement tracking |
| ConvertKit / MailerLite | Email subscription services |
| Affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates) | Affiliate link tracking |
Each third-party provider operates according to its own privacy and cookie policies.
4. How to Control or Disable Cookies
You have control over whether cookies are stored on your device.
You can:
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Use our cookie consent banner (if available) to decline non-essential cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or limit some features.
5. Your Consent
By continuing to browse https://CookingWithPenelope.com, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Where required by law (such as under GDPR regulations), a cookie consent banner will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Website updates and improvements
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Changes in cookie or tracking technologies
The Effective Date at the top of this page will always indicate the latest version.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on this Website, please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Contact Page: https://CookingWithPenelope.com/contact/