Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Last Revised: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are compact alphanumeric text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. Similar web storage technologies, such as browser localStorage, allow us to save your browsing preferences locally without transmitting data back to our servers on every request.
Meadowscheersqud uses cookies to maintain essential website security and, with your consent, to analyze which recipe guides readers find most valuable.
2. Cookie Classification Table
Below is a complete index of all cookies and local storage tokens utilized across meadowscheersqud.com:
| Cookie / Key Name | Category | Purpose & Processing | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
meadowscheersqud_cookie_consent_v1 |
Essential (Local Storage) | Remembers your consent choice so the banner does not reappear on reload. | 12 Months |
__cf_bm |
Essential (Security) | Mitigates malicious bot traffic and verifies legitimate human visitors. | 30 Minutes |
_ga_editorial_sample |
Analytics (Optional) | Measures aggregated reader traffic across recipe chapters. | 12 Months |
ui_text_size_pref |
Functional (Optional) | Remembers reader-selected text contrast and spacing preferences. | 6 Months |
3. Consent Management
When you first visit our Website, a fixed banner presents three clear options:
- Accept All: Authorizes essential cookies, functional preferences, and aggregated analytical tracking.
- Reject Non-Essential: Blocks all optional analytics scripts. Only strictly necessary security tokens and your consent choice will be stored.
- Preferences: Allows you to customize specific categories individually.
4. Browser-Level Cookie Management
You can block or delete cookies at any time directly through your web browser's settings. Follow the instructions for your specific browser below:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-Party Cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking.
- Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Note: Disabling all cookies may affect basic website functionality, including the ability to remember your cookie consent preferences across visits.
5. Inquiries Regarding Cookies
For further questions regarding our cookie practices, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: Meadowscheersqud Culinary Media Ltd, 71 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BE, United Kingdom.