Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 6, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Cheese ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use cookies in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal basis for the use of strictly necessary cookies is our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functionality of our website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). For all other cookies, we seek your explicit consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Cookies We Use
We use technically necessary cookies that are required for the operation of our website. These cookies enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Specifically, we use the following cookies:
- cookieConsent: This cookie is used to remember your choice about accepting cookies. This cookie is stored in your browser's local storage and does not expire.
- session: Flask's session cookie maintains user state across requests by storing signed session data on the client.
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service uses cookies to collect information about your usage patterns and create user profiles for analytics purposes.
Google Analytics may place the following types of cookies:
- _ga: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.
- _ga_[ID]: Used to maintain session status. Expires after 2 years.
- _gid: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.
- _gat: Used to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute.
The information collected by Google Analytics includes:
- Pages you visit on our website
- Time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our site
- What you click on while visiting our site
- Technical information like browser type, device type, and screen size
- User behavior patterns that build a profile of your interests
- Demographic information inferred from your browsing habits
This information is used to analyze traffic patterns, understand user preferences, and create anonymized user profiles to improve our website and tailor content. While we have activated IP anonymization, Google Analytics does collect data that creates a profile of your browsing habits and interests over time.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit Google Analytics Cookie Usage.
Third-Party Cookies: Google reCAPTCHA
Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA v2 to protect our subscription form. Google reCAPTCHA sets cookies that help distinguish humans from bots. These cookies are managed by Google, not by us.
Google reCAPTCHA may place the following types of cookies:
- Session cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies that remain on your device for up to 6 months
- Local storage data used to analyze interaction with the CAPTCHA
The specific cookies set by reCAPTCHA may include NID, _GRECAPTCHA, and others. These cookies help Google analyze traffic and prevent abusive activities on our website.
For more information about Google's use of cookies, please visit Google's Cookie Policy.
What We Do NOT Use
We do not use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies for third-party advertisements
- Other third-party cookies beyond Google reCAPTCHA and Google Analytics
- Cross-site tracking for advertising purposes
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality may be restricted.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Managing Your Consent
We require your consent for the use of analytics cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie consent banner. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be opted out of.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us at: contact@saycheeseagain.com