Cookie Policy
CookoutMenu.com | Effective: January 1, 2026 | Last Updated: June 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how CookoutMenu.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It also explains your choices regarding cookies. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy for a complete picture of how we handle your data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.
Cookies can be ‘session cookies’ (deleted when you close your browser) or ‘persistent cookies’ (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by us (‘first-party cookies’) or by third-party services (‘third-party cookies’).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. Without them, services you have requested — such as remembering your cookie consent choices — cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
• Purpose: Site functionality, security, and user session management
• Examples: Session ID cookies, consent preference cookies
• Duration: Session or up to 12 months
2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting information anonymously. This allows us to improve our content and user experience.
• Provider: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat cookies)
• Purpose: Track page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources
• Duration: Up to 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid), 1 minute (_gat)
• Data collected: Anonymous usage data — no personally identifiable information
ℹ Google Analytics data is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
2.3 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit how many times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• Provider: Google AdSense and Google’s advertising network
• Purpose: Serve personalized ads based on browsing history and interests
• Duration: Up to 13 months
• Data collected: Browsing behavior, ad interactions, device information
ℹ You can manage your Google ad personalization settings at adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org.
2.4 Functional / Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
• Purpose: Remember user preferences and settings
• Duration: Up to 1 year
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective third-party’s privacy policies. Third-party services we use include:
• Google Analytics — analytics.google.com/analytics
• Google AdSense — support.google.com/adsense
• YouTube — if video embeds are present on any page
• Social media plugins — if share/follow buttons are included
4. How to Manage and Opt Out of Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
• View and delete cookies already set on your device
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Set up notifications when cookies are being placed
Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
• Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
• Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
• Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
4.2 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising cookies specifically:
• Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
• Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
4.3 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your choices at any time by accessing our cookie settings tool in the website footer.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a ‘Do Not Track’ (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for responding to DNT signals, and our Site does not alter its behavior in response to DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out methods described above to control tracking.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, technical, or regulatory reasons. The ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this page reflects when changes were most recently made. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
• Email: privacy@cookoutmenu.com
• Website: CookoutMenu.com
