Cookie Policy
This page explains how The Flavor With Lina uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.
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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. They help websites function, remember preferences, measure performance, and support features like embedded content. Related technologies include local storage, pixels, and tags. In this policy we refer to them collectively as “cookies.”
How we use cookies
- Essential cookies — required for core functionality and security (e.g., preventing spam, loading pages reliably, enabling comment forms).
- Performance & analytics — help us understand which pages are viewed and how the site performs so we can improve content.
- Functionality — remember preferences (such as saved form fields or print-friendly settings) to make your visit smoother.
- Advertising & affiliate — if used, measure ad delivery and recognize when a purchase is made via an affiliate link so we can earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- Embedded content — videos, social posts, or recipe widgets hosted by third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with them.
Note: Specific cookies present on your device can vary over time as we update features and providers.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services to our site, such as analytics, spam protection, content delivery, video hosting, or affiliate programs. These providers may process limited data on our behalf and under their own privacy terms. Interacting with embedded content (e.g., a YouTube video or a Pinterest widget) may allow that third party to set or read cookies on your device.
Your choices
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser’s help pages to clear cookies or set site exceptions.
- Private browsing: Use private/incognito windows to limit long-term storage.
- Analytics/ads opt-outs: You can use industry tools (e.g., your mobile ad settings or browser add-ons) to limit interest-based advertising.
- Email us: If you have a question about cookies on this site, contact us via the contact page.
Blocking some cookies may affect site features (for example, printing a recipe card or remembering comments info).
Retention
Cookies remain on your device for different periods. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay longer (days to months) unless you delete them sooner via your browser or device settings.
Examples of cookies you may encounter
This list is illustrative and may change as we update providers or features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
comment_author_* |
Remembers your name/email when commenting. | Functionality (first-party) | ~1 year |
wp-settings-*, wordpress_logged_in_* |
Used for admin/editor sessions (only if you log in). | Essential (first-party) | Session to months |
_ga, _ga_* (if Google Analytics enabled) |
Helps measure traffic and usage patterns. | Analytics (third-party) | ~13 months |
| Affiliate network cookie | Attributes purchases after you click an affiliate link. | Advertising/affiliate (third-party) | Days to months |
| Embed/provider cookie (e.g., video host) | Supports embedded media playback and remembers preferences. | Functional/analytics (third-party) | Varies by provider |
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we post changes, we will update the “Last updated” date above.
Questions?
For questions about this policy, reach out via our contact page.
Data Controller: The Flavor With Lina