Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 23, 2025
Daily Dish Lab (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on dailydishlab.com (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
- Session cookies: Temporary; deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Stay on your device until they expire or you delete them.
- First-party cookies: Set by us (the website you’re visiting).
- Third-party cookies: Set by other parties (e.g., analytics providers, ad networks).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Site works properly (e.g., page navigation, security).
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, consent choices).
- Analyze traffic and performance (e.g., which recipes are popular).
- Personalize content or ads (if applicable—disable or edit this line if you don’t run ads/retargeting).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples | How Long They Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core functionality and security | Login/session management, load balancing | Session or short-term persistent |
| Performance & Analytics | Understand how visitors use the Site | Google Analytics (IP anonymization recommended) | Up to 24 months (varies by provider) |
| Functionality | Remember user choices | Saved recipe filters, comment form details | Varies |
| Advertising/Targeting (Optional) | Deliver relevant ads and measure campaigns | Google AdSense, affiliate tracking cookies | Varies by network |
Note: Update this table with the exact tools you use. If you don’t use ads/affiliates, delete that row.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services may set their own cookies when you visit our Site. We do not control these cookies. Please review their policies for details (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube embeds, social sharing tools).
5. How to Control Cookies
Through Our Cookie Banner/Settings
When you first visit the Site, you’ll see a cookie notice. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also revisit your choices at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer (add this link if you implement it).
Through Your Browser
Most browsers let you:
- See what cookies you have.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies for specific sites.
- Delete cookies when you close your browser.
See your browser’s help pages for instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.).
Opt-Out of Analytics/Ads
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page
(Replace or remove if not relevant.)
6. Legal Bases (GDPR/EEA Visitors)
For visitors from the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we rely on consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising) and on legitimate interests or contract necessity for strictly necessary cookies.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Revisit this page regularly to stay informed. The “Last updated” date indicates the most recent revision.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact us:
Daily Dish Lab
155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Email: contact@dailydishlab.com