Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 14, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how CzechCookbook.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using CzechCookbook.com, you agree to the use of cookies as described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics.

Cookies can be:

  • Essential cookies – required for the site to work
  • Performance cookies – track how users interact with the website
  • Functional cookies – remember preferences
  • Advertising/affiliate cookies – track purchases or clicks
  • Analytics cookies – collect usage statistics

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on CzechCookbook.com to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Improve speed and performance
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Personalize content
  • Track affiliate links (such as Amazon Associates)
  • Provide video integration (YouTube)
  • Enable social media sharing

We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate properly and include:

  • Page navigation
  • Security features
  • Loading performance
  • User session handling

3.2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the website. Google may collect:

  • IP address (anonymized where required)
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on each page
  • User interactions

These cookies help us improve website performance and content.

3.3. Advertising & Affiliate Cookies (Amazon Associates)

CzechCookbook.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click Amazon links:

  • Amazon may set tracking cookies
  • We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
  • Amazon handles data according to its own privacy and cookie policies

3.4. Social Media Cookies

Some content on our website comes from third-party platforms such as:

  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok

These platforms may set their own cookies when you visit or interact with their content.

3.5. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by:

  • Saving your preferences and settings
  • Improving usability and personalization

4. Third-Party Cookies

Third parties that may store cookies on your device include:

  • Google Analytics
  • YouTube
  • Facebook & Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Amazon Associates

Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

5. Managing & Disabling Cookies

You can disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Clear cookies automatically when closing the browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of CzechCookbook.com and your user experience.

6. Your Consent

By using CzechCookbook.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. In some regions, you may also see a cookie banner where you can manage your preferences.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. The updated version will always be available on this page with a new “Last updated” date.