Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. We also use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels, and tags (collectively, “cookies”).

How we use cookies

• Essential — to operate the website, secure forms, and enable core features (e.g., comments, basic load balancing).
• Preferences — to remember things like your cookie choices and certain site settings.
• Analytics — to understand aggregate usage so we can improve content and performance.
• Advertising & affiliate — if enabled, to deliver/measure ads or track affiliate referrals (never changing your price).

Services that may set cookies

The exact cookies can vary over time. Common examples include:

• Analytics (e.g., privacy-focused analytics or Google Analytics 4) to measure page views and trends.
• Advertising (e.g., Ezoic or Google Ad Manager) to deliver and measure ads, subject to your consent where required.
• Affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates) to attribute purchases to our links.
• Embedded content & social (e.g., Pinterest widgets) which may set their own cookies when content is loaded.

Note: Embedded third-party content behaves as if you visited that third party’s site; their cookie practices apply.

Your choices

Browser controls

• Block or delete cookies in your browser settings. This may affect site functionality.
• Use private/incognito mode to limit persistent storage.
• Some browsers let you send a “Do Not Track” signal; our response may depend on technologies in use.

Email & pixels

Our emails may include a pixel to measure opens. You can disable images in your email client or unsubscribe anytime.

California (CPRA/CCPA)

If we engage in activities that qualify as “selling” or “sharing” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, you may request to opt out by contacting us at [email protected]. We will honor applicable requests as required by law.

Cookie duration

Cookies can be session (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until they expire or you delete them). Persistent cookies used on this site typically last from a few hours up to 24 months, depending on their purpose.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We’ll post the new effective date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions about cookies on Stew & Spice?

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact page: /contact/
• Privacy Policy: /privacy-policy/