This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Dog Food Insider uses them on https://dogfoodinsider.co.uk/, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in compliance with UK PECR and UK GDPR regulations.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make sites work efficiently, remember user preferences, analyze site performance, and assist with affiliate referral tracking.
How We Use Cookies
Dog Food Insider uses cookies for several functional, analytical, and performance purposes categorized below:
1. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the fundamental operation of our website. They enable core site navigation, security features, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
2. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated, non-personally identifiable information about how visitors interact with our site—such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This helps us optimize site structure and content layout for UK dog owners.
3. Functionality / Preference Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as cookie consent preferences or comment details) to offer a more personalized browsing experience.
4. Affiliate & Third-Party Cookies
Dog Food Insider contains affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link pointing to an external merchant, a third-party cookie may be placed on your device by the retailer or affiliate network. This cookie tracks whether a purchase is made so the merchant can credit Dog Food Insider with a small referral fee. These cookies do not store personal details like names or financial information.
Summary of Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Can Opt-Out? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core site functionality and security. | No (Required for site function) |
| Analytics | Anonymous user traffic measurement. | Yes |
| Affiliate Tracking | Verifies outbound referral clicks to merchants. | Yes |
How You Can Control and Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences through the following methods:
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through their settings menu. Please note that blocking all cookies may impact website functionality. Learn how to manage cookies on popular web browsers:
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in web technologies or legal obligations. Please revisit this page periodically to remain informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or tracking technologies, please contact us via email at: info.myjaruk@gmail.com.