How we use cookies
Cookie Policy
What cookies are and how you can control them.
Effective and last updated: November 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Simmerbrook Recipes (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on simmerbrookrecipes.com. Please read it together with our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage and pixels. They help a website work properly, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Your choice |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Keep the site secure, make forms work, and remember your cookie choice. | Always on. These do not track you for advertising. |
| Analytics and performance | Help us understand which pages are most useful so we can improve our content. Used only if we enable analytics. | Off until you accept. |
| Advertising | Let Google Ads measure how our ads perform and, where permitted, show our ads to people who previously visited the Website. | Off until you accept. |
Cookies and Identifiers You May See
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Typical duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sb_consent | Simmerbrook Recipes (first party) | Remembers whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies | 180 days | Essential |
| wordpress_*, wp-settings-* | Simmerbrook Recipes (first party) | Used only by the site administrator when logged in. Not set for ordinary visitors. | Session to 1 year | Essential |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion measurement | Up to 90 days | Advertising (only if accepted) | |
| IDE, test_cookie | Google (doubleclick.net) | Ad delivery and measurement, remarketing | Up to 13 months | Advertising (only if accepted) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors and measures site use | Up to 2 years | Analytics (only if accepted and enabled) |
Third-party cookies are set by those companies and are governed by their own policies. Google and other vendors may use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites.
Managing Your Choices
- On this site: use Your Privacy Choices in the footer to accept or decline at any time.
- Global Privacy Control: if your browser sends a GPC signal, we treat it as a request to decline non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: you can block or delete cookies in your browser. Some parts of the site may not work as well if you block essential cookies.
- Google ad personalization: Google Ads Settings
- Industry opt-outs: aboutads.info and optout.networkadvertising.org
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date shows the latest revision.
Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Email [email protected] or write to Simmerbrook Recipes, 4822 21st Ave, Kenosha, WI.
Simmerbrook Recipes
A free, independent recipe blog sharing classic home cooking from Kenosha, Wisconsin. We do not sell food or products.
Contact
- 4822 21st Ave
Kenosha, WI - +1 717-478-3726
- [email protected]
Information
Disclaimer: Recipes and articles are shared for general informational and educational purposes only and are not medical or nutritional advice. Please consult a qualified professional about dietary needs and allergies. Images are illustrative.