This Cookie Policy explains how Kitchnry uses cookies and similar technologies on kitchnry.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner about how the site is being used.
Some cookies are set by the site you’re visiting (“first-party cookies”). Others are set by third-party services that the site uses (“third-party cookies”).
Cookies can also be classified by how long they last:
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies stay on your device until they expire or you delete them
2. Cookies used on Kitchnry
Kitchnry uses the following types of cookies:
(a) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function. They cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies (set by our hosting/CMS) | Maintain your session and basic site functionality | Session |
| Cookie consent cookie | Remember your cookie preferences so we don’t ask repeatedly | 6–12 months |
(b) Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. These cookies collect information in aggregate.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by declining analytics cookies through our cookie banner (if available).
(c) Advertising cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies to:
- Show ads relevant to your interests
- Limit how many times you see the same ad
- Measure ad performance
- Detect and prevent fraud
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE / id | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting and measurement | Up to 13 months |
__gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad delivery and frequency capping | Up to 13 months |
| Third-party advertiser cookies | Various Google ad partners | Personalized advertising | Varies |
You can manage advertising cookies by:
- Visiting Google’s Ads Settings
- Visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out (US)
- Visiting Your Online Choices Canada (Canada)
- Adjusting your browser cookie settings (see Section 4)
(d) Affiliate cookies
When you click an affiliate link on the Site, the retailer’s affiliate network typically places a cookie on your device. This allows the retailer to credit Kitchnry with a commission if you make a purchase. These cookies do not collect personal information beyond what’s needed to track the referral.
Affiliate cookies are set by retailers we partner with, not by Kitchnry directly. Their duration varies by retailer (typically 24 hours to 30 days).
3. How to control cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser settings. Most browsers let you block, delete, or be notified about cookies. Instructions:
Opt-out tools. Industry opt-out pages let you opt out of personalized advertising from many companies at once:
Google-specific opt-outs:
Note: blocking cookies may affect how the Site works. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.
4. Other tracking technologies
In addition to cookies, the Site and the third-party services we use may employ:
- Web beacons / pixels — tiny image files used to measure ad delivery and email engagement
- Local storage — browser storage used by some scripts (e.g., for remembering preferences)
- JavaScript tags — used by Google Analytics and AdSense to collect usage data
These technologies are subject to the same controls described above.
5. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our cookie usage changes or when laws change. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page will reflect the most recent revision.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy:
Email: [[email protected]]