Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them and your choices regarding cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, provide social media features, analyse our traffic and ensure the site functions properly.

Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, websites must obtain explicit consent before loading non‑essential cookies. A cookie‑compliance guide summarises that non‑essential cookies must be blocked until users opt‑in and that users must be able to accept or reject cookies by category. This policy sets out how we honour those requirements.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function (e.g., session cookies that allow you to navigate pages). They do not require user consent but are disclosed here for transparency.
2. Analytics cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site). We use this data to improve our website. These cookies are only activated if you consent via our cookie banner.
3. Advertising cookies: We partner with third‑party advertising networks such as Google AdSense. Advertising cookies are used to display ads that are relevant to you. Under Google’s EU User Consent Policy, publishers must obtain consent for personalised ads and identify the ad‑technology providers to users. Non‑personalised ads still use cookies for frequency capping and fraud prevention and therefore require consent.
4. Functionality cookies: These cookies remember choices you make (e.g., language preference) to provide a personalised experience. They may also require consent depending on their purpose.

How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner. This banner allows you to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject all non‑essential cookies.
• Customise your preferences by category (analytics, advertising, functionality, etc.).

Our cookie banner uses a Consent Management Platform (CMP) certified by Google and integrated with the IAB’s Transparency & Consent Framework, as required by Google for sites using AdSense. Non‑essential cookies are blocked until you provide consent. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the consent icon or “Cookie settings” link available on every page.

Managing Cookies

In addition to using our cookie banner, you can control cookies at the browser level. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies via their settings. However, blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of our site.

Third‑Party Cookies

Our website may also use third‑party cookies. These cookies may be set by services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense) and are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. When you consent to advertising cookies, we will identify the ad‑technology providers used to deliver personalised ads.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on our site. Your continued use of the site after we make changes signifies your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [contact@freddysmenuguide.com].