Last updated: November 19, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how MarthaCottrill.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, http://www.marthacottrill.com (“Service”). It also explains your choices regarding these cookies.
By using our Service, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as preferences, login status, or browsing behavior.
Cookies may be “first-party” (set by our website) or “third-party” (set by external services we use).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
a) Essential / Necessary Cookies
- These cookies are required for the website to function correctly.
- Examples: logging in, keeping your session secure, website navigation.
- Without these cookies, some features of the website may not work.
b) Performance / Analytics Cookies
- These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve the user experience.
- Examples include Google Analytics cookies such as:
- _ga – distinguishes users.
- _gid – distinguishes users.
- _gat – throttles request rate.
- These cookies collect anonymous data about page visits, session duration, and referring pages.
c) Functionality Cookies
- These cookies remember choices you make on the website, such as your preferred language or font size, to provide a personalized experience.
d) Advertising / Targeting Cookies (if you implement ads in the future)
- These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant ads.
- Examples: Google Ads cookies (IDE, ANID) or other advertising networks.
- Data collected is usually anonymized and used to show interest-based ads.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Google Analytics: Tracks user interactions with our website to improve content and functionality. More info: Google Analytics Privacy
- Google Ads (optional): Used for interest-based advertising. More info: Google Ads Privacy
- Web Hosting Provider: May use technical cookies for security and server logs.
These third parties may collect and use your data according to their privacy policies. We do not control how these third parties use this information.
4. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Consent Banner: When you first visit the site, you may see a banner asking you to accept cookies. You can choose to decline non-essential cookies.
- Third-Party Opt-Out:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads personalization: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect some features of the website.
5. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, you can contact us: [email protected]