What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit plzzaplzza.org. They help us remember your preferences and understand how people interact with our seasonal cooking content. Some cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others stick around longer.

We also use similar technologies like web beacons and pixel tags. These work alongside cookies to help us track page visits and measure how well our educational content performs. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that show us which recipes and cooking techniques interest people most.

Types of Tracking We Use

Not all cookies do the same thing. Here's how we categorize what we collect on our site:

How We Actually Use This Information

The data we collect serves specific purposes. Here's what happens with the information:

• We analyze which seasonal cooking topics get the most engagement to plan future content
• We track technical issues so we can fix problems quickly when they occur
• We measure how people find us—whether through search engines, direct visits, or referrals
• We remember your preferences so you don't have to reset them each visit
• We understand geographic patterns to better serve the Canadian market
• We evaluate which teaching methods resonate most with potential students

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You're in control. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies might break some site functionality, but you can certainly disable analytical and marketing tracking.

On mobile devices, look for similar privacy settings in your browser app. The exact location varies, but most mobile browsers include cookie management under Settings or Privacy sections.

Third-Party Services

Some cookies on plzzaplzza.org come from services we use to run the website. For example, if we embed a video about seasonal cooking techniques, the video platform might set its own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern how they use data.

We're careful about which external services we integrate. Every tool we add gets evaluated for how it handles user information. If a service doesn't meet our standards for data protection, we don't use it—even if it offers useful features.

Data Retention

Different cookies last for different periods. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Others might last for weeks, months, or even a year depending on their purpose. Analytical data gets aggregated and anonymized—we keep trends but delete individual visit details after ninety days.

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. This won't affect your ability to use plzzaplzza.org, though you might need to re-enter preferences you'd previously saved.

Updates to This Policy

We update this cookie policy when we change how we collect or use data. The date at the top shows when we last revised it. If we make significant changes, we'll post a notice on the homepage of plzzaplzza.org so you're aware of the update.

It's worth checking back occasionally, especially if you have specific privacy concerns. We try to keep this document readable rather than burying important information in legal jargon.