This Cookie Policy explains how Nourish Kitchen uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have to control them.
Nourish Kitchen is an independent healthy-food and recipe blog. The information on this site, including this policy, is provided for general purposes only. Our recipes and articles are shared for inspiration and are not dietary or medical advice. If you have a medical condition, food allergy, or specific nutritional needs, please consult a doctor or a registered dietitian before making changes to your diet.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit. They allow the site to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
We also use similar technologies, such as local storage and pixels, which work in comparable ways. In this policy, we refer to all of these simply as “cookies”.
First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by Nourish Kitchen directly. Third-party cookies are set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or embedded content (for example, a video or a social media feed). These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Categories of cookies we use
We group the cookies used on this site into three main categories.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and remembering your cookie preferences. Because the site cannot work correctly without them, these cookies do not require your consent and cannot be switched off through our banner.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site, for example which recipes are most popular and how people find our content. This information is generally collected in an aggregated and anonymised form and helps us improve the blog. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent.
Third-party cookies
Some pages include content or features provided by other services, such as embedded videos, maps, or social media buttons. These providers may set their own cookies when you view or interact with their content. These cookies are only placed with your consent, and they are managed by the relevant third party.
Purpose and duration
The table below summarises the typical purpose and lifespan of the cookies in each category. Exact names and durations may vary depending on the specific providers used.
| Category | Purpose | Typical duration | Consent required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Core site functionality, security, and saving your cookie choices | Session, or up to [Complete: retention period, e.g. 12 months] | No |
| Analytics | Measuring site traffic and understanding how content is used | Up to [Complete: retention period, e.g. 24 months] | Yes |
| Third-party | Enabling embedded content and external features | Set by the third-party provider ([Complete: list providers, e.g. YouTube, etc.]) | Yes |
The specific cookies used, along with their exact names and durations, may be listed in more detail here: [Complete: link to a detailed cookie list or preference centre, if available].
Consent for non-essential cookies
When you first visit Nourish Kitchen, a cookie banner asks for your consent before we place any non-essential cookies, such as analytics and third-party cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically because they are required for the site to work.
You can accept all cookies, refuse non-essential cookies, or choose your preferences by category. Non-essential cookies are only used after you give consent, and you are free to change your mind at any time.
How to manage or refuse cookies
Using our cookie banner
You can review and update your choices at any time through our cookie settings. To reopen the preference options, use the link or button here: [Complete: link or instructions to reopen cookie settings, e.g. “Cookie settings” in the footer].
Through your browser
Most web browsers let you view, manage, block, or delete cookies through their settings. You can usually find these controls in the privacy or security section of your browser menu. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the site to stop working correctly.
- Delete existing cookies stored on your device.
- Block cookies from being set, either entirely or by specific sites.
- Receive a warning before a cookie is placed.
For step-by-step guidance, refer to the help pages of your specific browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date below.
Last updated: [Complete: date of last update].
Contact us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, you can contact us at [Complete: contact email address or contact page link]. This site is operated by [Complete: name of the site owner or publisher].