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Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 11, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others help us improve your experience or serve relevant advertising.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Essential | Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask again. | 1 year |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics. Helps us understand how people find and use FoodCostly so we can improve our content. Only set with your consent. | 2 years |
| __gads, __gpi | Advertising | Google AdSense. Used to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance. Only set with your consent. | 13 months |
3. Essential vs. Non-Essential Cookies
Essential Cookies (no consent required)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function. Currently, we only use one essential cookie to remember your cookie preferences. Under GDPR and similar regulations, essential cookies do not require your consent.
Analytics Cookies (consent required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with FoodCostly — which guides are most popular, how people find us, and how long they stay. These cookies are only set after you give explicit consent via our cookie banner.
Advertising Cookies (consent required)
These cookies are used by Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements and measure ad performance. They may track your browsing activity across websites. These cookies are only set after you give explicit consent.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit FoodCostly, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
- Google Ads Settings: Opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Google AdSense: Advertising cookies to serve and measure ads (only with your consent).
- Google Analytics: Analytics cookies to measure site usage (only with your consent).
Each third party has its own cookie and privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them if you want detailed information about their practices.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. When we detect a DNT signal, we do not load analytics or advertising cookies regardless of your cookie consent preference.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies, or when regulations change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version.
8. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at foodcostly@gmail.com.
For broader data privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy.