Cookie Policy

Effective date / Last Updated: December 01, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how pamdishes (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit https://pamdishes.com. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the placement and use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you should discontinue use of the Site.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior. Cookies can be either “first‑party” (set by the domain you are visiting) or “third‑party” (set by external services that the Site integrates with).

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function correctly. They enable core features such as:

• Security and authentication (e.g., maintaining your session when you log in).
• Load balancing and server performance.
• Saving items in your shopping cart while you browse.

Because these cookies are indispensable, you cannot disable them without affecting the basic operation of the Site.

2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors interact with the Site. These cookies help us understand:

• Which pages are most visited.
• How long visitors stay on each page.
• The source of traffic (search engine, referral link, direct visit, etc.).

Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized; it does not identify you personally. The main cookies used for this purpose are:

• _ga – distinguishes unique users.
• _gid – tracks user behavior across sessions.
• _gat – throttles request rate.

3. Social Media Cookies

Our Site includes social sharing buttons and embedded content from the following platforms:

• Pinterest
• Instagram
• Facebook

These third‑party cookies allow the platforms to:

• Track the effectiveness of shared content.
• Provide you with personalized ads when you are logged into the respective social network.
• Collect basic analytics about the interaction with the embedded content.

We do not have direct access to the data collected by these platforms, and you can manage your preferences directly through their privacy settings.

4. Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember choices you make on the Site to improve your experience, such as:

• Language or region selection.
• Display preferences (e.g., light or dark mode).
• Saved filters for recipe searches.

These cookies are optional and can be cleared or disabled without breaking the core functionality of the Site.

How We Use the Information Collected

The data gathered through cookies is used for the following purposes:

• Improving Site performance: Essential cookies keep the Site stable and fast.
• Enhancing user experience: Preference cookies remember your settings, so you don’t have to re‑configure them each visit.
• Analyzing traffic and usage patterns: Analytics cookies help us make data‑driven decisions about content, design, and marketing.
• Facilitating social sharing: Social media cookies enable you to share recipes and images directly to your favorite platforms.
• Targeted advertising (optional): Third‑party social media cookies may be used by the platforms themselves to show you relevant ads based on your interaction with our Site.

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Below are the most common ways to control cookies:

Browser Settings

All major browsers allow you to manage cookies. The steps vary slightly between browsers, but the general process is:

1. Open your browser’s Settings or Preferences menu.
2. Navigate to the Privacy & Security section.
3. Find the Cookies or Site Data options.
4. From there you can:
   • Block all third‑party cookies.
   • Allow only first‑party cookies.
   • Delete cookies when you close the browser.
   • View and delete specific cookies for pamdishes.com.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit the Site you will see a consent banner that lets you accept or reject non‑essential cookies (Analytics, Social Media, and Preference cookies). Your selections are stored in a cookie named pamdishes_consent and can be changed at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link that appears at the bottom of each page.

Opt‑out Tools for Google Analytics

Google provides an opt‑out browser add‑on that prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits. You can download it from the Google Analytics Opt‑Out Browser Add‑On page.

Social Media Platform Settings

To control cookies set by Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook, visit each platform’s privacy settings:

• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Instagram Privacy Settings
• Pinterest Advertising Settings

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, the data we collect, or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

pamdishes
Email: contact@pamdishes.com

By continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Cookie Policy.