Cookies Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2026 Website: DessertCraving.com
At Dessert Craving, we believe in being open and honest — not just about our recipes, but about how our website works too. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on DessertCraving.com, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as your preferred settings or which pages you’ve browsed. Cookies make your experience smoother and help us understand how visitors use our site so we can keep improving it.
Cookies are not harmful to your device, and they do not contain personal information like your name or payment details on their own.
How We Use Cookies
DessertCraving.com uses cookies to:
- Keep our website running properly and securely
- Understand how visitors find and navigate our recipes
- Remember your preferences across pages
- Serve relevant content and, where applicable, relevant advertising
- Analyze traffic through third-party analytics tools
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, core features like page navigation and secure access would not work. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be switched off.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with DessertCraving.com — for example, which recipes are most popular, how long visitors stay on a page, and where our traffic comes from. This helps us improve our content and user experience. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your region or any display preferences. They provide a more personalized experience without tracking you across other websites.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
DessertCraving.com may display ads through third-party ad networks such as Google AdSense. These partners may place cookies on your device to show you ads that are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing activity. We do not control these cookies directly — please refer to each partner’s privacy policy for more information.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our site include embedded content or social sharing features (such as Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram buttons). These third-party services may place their own cookies on your device when you interact with that content. We recommend reviewing their respective cookie and privacy policies.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tracks unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad personalization | 1 year |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Estimates bandwidth for embedded videos | 6 months |
| fr | Ad delivery and measurement | 3 months |
This list may be updated as we add or change tools on our website.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
Here is how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
To opt out of interest-based advertising from Google, visit Google’s Ad Settings.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit DessertCraving.com, you may see a cookie notice banner. By continuing to use our website after seeing this notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the tools we use on our website. When we make significant changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies on DessertCraving.com, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
📧 Email: Use the contact form at dessertcraving.com/contact/ 🌐 Website: https://dessertcraving.com
We’re always happy to help — just like we’re always happy to share a good recipe.