📅 Last Updated: June 2026
🍪 Short Version: Like almost every website on the internet, we use cookies. Most of them are simply there to keep the site working and to display relevant ads. You can control or disable most cookies through your browser settings at any time. Keep reading for the full picture.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones CookoutsMenu.online uses, why we use them, and what choices you have. We want to be straightforward about this — cookies are a normal part of how websites work, and you have every right to understand what is happening when you visit our pages.
1. What Are Cookies, Exactly?
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves onto your device — your phone, tablet, or computer — when you visit. It is not a program, it cannot run any code on your device, and it cannot carry viruses. Cookies are simply pieces of stored text that websites use to remember things about your visit.
There are also similar technologies often grouped under the “cookie” umbrella:
- Pixels / Web beacons: Tiny invisible images embedded in pages that let services like Google Analytics count visits.
- Local storage: A browser feature that stores data on your device instead of sending it with every page request.
- Session storage: Same as local storage, but the data is cleared when you close your browser tab.
When we say “cookies” in this policy, we mean all of these technologies together.
2. The Four Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Strictly necessary for the site to function. Without these, pages won’t load correctly. Cannot be turned off.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand which pages are popular and how visitors navigate the site. Data is anonymised and aggregated.
Advertising Cookies
Used by Google AdSense to show ads that are more relevant to your interests, based on your browsing behaviour.
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences to improve your experience on future visits to the site.
3. Specific Cookies in Use
Here is a clear breakdown of the specific cookies and services active on CookoutsMenu.online:
| Cookie / Service | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid Google Analytics |
Analytics | Tracks page views and sessions in anonymised form so we can see what content is useful | Up to 2 years |
| _gads, IDE, DSID Google AdSense / DoubleClick |
Advertising | Personalises the ads shown based on your browsing history across the web | Up to 13 months |
| wordpress_*, wp-settings-* WordPress CMS |
Essential | Required for WordPress to serve pages correctly | Session / 1 year |
| CONSENT, NID |
Functional / Advertising | Stores user preferences and supports Google services embedded on the page | Up to 2 years |
| Cookie consent banner CookoutsMenu.online |
Essential | Remembers whether you acknowledged our cookie notice so we do not show it on every visit | 1 year |
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK, our use of non-essential cookies is based on your consent under GDPR and the UK GDPR. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings (see Section 5 below).
For visitors in California, the CCPA gives you the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Advertising cookies used by third parties like Google may involve the sharing of data. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings or through the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info.
For all other visitors, our use of cookies is based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional, well-performing website.
5. How to Control or Delete Cookies
You are always in control of your cookies. Here is how to manage them through your browser:
- Open your browser’s Settings or Preferences menu
- Look for the Privacy or Security section
- Find the Cookies and Site Data option
- Choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies
- Save your preferences and reload the page
Direct links for the most popular browsers:
| Browser | Cookie Settings Link |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Cookie settings in Chrome ↗ |
| Mozilla Firefox | Cookie settings in Firefox ↗ |
| Apple Safari | Cookie settings in Safari ↗ |
| Microsoft Edge | Cookie settings in Edge ↗ |
Please note: if you block or delete essential cookies, parts of the website may not work as expected. To opt out of Google’s personalised advertising specifically, visit Google Ad Settings or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services — primarily Google for analytics and advertising. We do not control how these companies use cookie data once it is collected by them. For more information on how Google handles your data, you can read Google’s Privacy Policy.
7. Updates to This Policy
Cookie technology and legal requirements evolve over time. We will update this page when our cookie practices change or when laws require us to do so. Check the “Last Updated” date at the top to know how current this policy is.
8. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to cookies or how your data is used, please get in touch through our Contact Us page or email us directly:
contact@cookoutsmenu.online
You may also want to review our Privacy Policy for the full picture of how we handle your data, and our Terms and Conditions for the rules governing your use of this website.