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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Cook’s Guide uses cookies and similar technologies. We use strictly necessary local storage to remember your privacy choices and optional Google Analytics cookies only when you give permission.
How consent works
Silktide Consent Manager lets you accept or reject Analytics with equally available controls. Analytics is off by default. The consent manager is hosted by The Cook’s Guide, so displaying it does not contact Silktide or another content-delivery network.
Your decision is stored in your browser using local storage. Local storage is similar to a cookie but is not automatically sent with web requests.
Cookies and local storage used by this website
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
stcm.consent.essential | Local storage | Records that essential storage is enabled. | Until cleared in your browser. |
stcm.consent.analytics | Local storage | Records whether you accepted or rejected Analytics. | Until cleared in your browser. |
stcm.hasConsented | Local storage | Records that you have answered the consent prompt. | Until cleared in your browser. |
_ga | Cookie | Distinguishes visitors for Google Analytics after consent. | Up to two years. |
_ga_* | Cookie | Maintains session information for the GA4 property after consent. | Up to two years. |
Google Analytics
If you accept Analytics, Google Analytics measurement ID G-J1FEQGHG10 may receive a randomly generated cookie identifier, pages visited, session and interaction activity, approximate geographical area, and browser and device information. We use this information to understand general traffic patterns and improve the archive. Advertising features and Google signals are disabled.
Before information is sent to Google Analytics, this website removes query strings from the page address and referring address supplied to Analytics. This helps prevent terms entered into the archive’s search facility from appearing in Analytics reports.
For more information, read Google’s Privacy Policy.
Change your choice
Use the round cookie control at the bottom-left of any page, or the button below, to reopen Cookie preferences. If Analytics was active and you withdraw consent, the site removes accessible Google Analytics cookies and reloads without Analytics.
You can also clear or block cookies and local storage in your browser. Clearing the consent records causes the website to ask again on your next visit.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent through the contact form. Our handling of personal information is explained in the Privacy Policy.