Last Updated: May 3, 2025
At YummyStates.com (“the Website”), operated by YummyStates (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA). This policy complements our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone) when you visit the Website. They help us remember your preferences, analyze site performance, and deliver personalized ads. Similar technologies, like web beacons or pixels, may also be used for these purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly, such as maintaining user sessions or enabling core features. | Session cookies for navigation |
| Analytics Cookies | These cookies collect data on how users interact with the Website, helping us improve content and performance. | Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) |
| Advertising Cookies | These cookies support personalized ads and affiliate links, tracking user behavior across sites. | Ad network cookies, affiliate tracking pixels |
| Functional Cookies | These cookies enhance user experience by remembering preferences (e.g., language or region). | Preference cookies for site settings |
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions correctly (e.g., navigation, comment submission).
- Analyze user behavior to improve content and user experience (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Deliver personalized ads or affiliate content through third-party networks.
- Remember your preferences, such as language or cookie consent settings.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties, such as:
- Google Analytics: To track Website usage and performance.
- Advertising Networks: To serve ads or track affiliate link clicks.
- Social Media Platforms: To enable sharing or tracking via social media buttons (e.g., Pinterest, Instagram).
These third parties may process your data according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. GDPR Compliance and Your Consent
If you are in the EEA, GDPR requires us to obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising). When you visit the Website, we display a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Customize your cookie preferences.
Essential cookies, which are necessary for the Website’s operation, do not require consent. You can withdraw consent or update your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the Website footer.
6. Your GDPR Rights
As an EEA resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data collected via cookies:
- Access: Request details about the personal data we process.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
- Objection: Object to data processing for specific purposes (e.g., marketing).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.
7. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Our Cookie Consent Tool: Adjust preferences via the cookie settings link.
- Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies in your browser (note: this may affect Website functionality).
- Opt-Out Tools: Use third-party opt-out mechanisms, such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Your Online Choices (EU).
8. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described (e.g., session cookies expire when you close your browser; analytics cookies may last up to 2 years). For details on third-party retention periods, review their privacy policies.
9. International Data Transfers
The Website is hosted in the United States, and cookie data may be transferred outside the EEA. We ensure third parties (e.g., Google) comply with GDPR through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses. By using the Website, you consent to such transfers.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your GDPR rights, please contact us at:
YummyStates
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.yummystates.com
You may also contact your local Data Protection Authority in the EEA for assistance.
Thank you for visiting YummyStates.com!