Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 17, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Eat With Mellow (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://eatwithmellow.com (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your computer or phone when you visit. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and give the site owner information about how the site is used.
Some cookies are set by us (“first-party cookies”). Others are set by the services we use, such as Google (“third-party cookies”).
2. How we use cookies
We group our cookies into these categories:
Necessary cookies
These cookies are needed for the Site to work and to remember your cookie choices. They can’t be switched off in our cookie banner.
Functional cookies
These cookies remember things you choose, like saving your name and email in the comment form so you don’t have to type them again.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site: which recipes are popular, how people find us, and which devices they use. We use Google Analytics 4 (through Google Site Kit). Where the law requires consent, these cookies are only set after you accept them.
Advertising cookies
We do not currently display ads or use advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and ask for your consent first where required.
3. The cookies we use
Note for the site owner: after running a scan in your CookieYes dashboard, paste or embed the full cookie list it generates here so this table always matches what is really on the Site. The table below shows the main cookies you should expect.
| Cookie | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookieyes-consent | CookieYes (eatwithmellow.com) | Necessary | Stores your cookie preferences so we respect them on your next visit | 1 year |
comment_author_{hash} | WordPress (eatwithmellow.com) | Functional | Remembers your name in the comment form | About 1 year |
comment_author_email_{hash} | WordPress (eatwithmellow.com) | Functional | Remembers your email in the comment form | About 1 year |
comment_author_url_{hash} | WordPress (eatwithmellow.com) | Functional | Remembers your website in the comment form | About 1 year |
_ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_<ID> | Google Analytics | Analytics | Keeps track of your session | 2 years |
Third-party services
- Affiliate links: when you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon sets its own cookies on its website to track the referral. These cookies are controlled by Amazon. See Amazon’s cookie notice on its website.
- Embedded content: Pinterest buttons, Instagram posts or YouTube videos may set their own cookies, especially if you are logged in to those services.
4. How to manage your cookies
Using our cookie banner
When you first visit the Site, our CookieYes banner lets you accept all cookies, reject non-necessary cookies, or choose by category. You can change your mind at any time by clicking Cookie Settings at the bottom of any page.
Using your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Here’s where to find them:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Blocking necessary cookies may affect how parts of the Site work.
Opting out of Google Analytics
You can stop Google Analytics from collecting your data on all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove tools on the Site. The “Last updated” date at the top will always show the latest version.
6. Contact us
Questions about cookies? Email us at hello@eatwithmellow.com.