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Last updated: 21 06 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Kitchen & Garden (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://www.kitandgarden.blog (“the Site”).
By continuing to browse or use the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using your consent manager or browser settings.
Table of Contents
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help us remember your preferences, understand how users interact with the Site, and display relevant ads or content.
Cookies can be:
- First-party (set by our site) or third-party (set by external services)
- Session cookies (expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stay until a set expiry date)
2. What Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Description | Who sets them? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for basic site functionality (e.g., login, commenting). | Kitchen & Garden |
| Analytics / Performance | Help us understand user interaction to improve our content and UX. | Google Analytics, Site Kit |
| Advertising / Affiliate | Used to deliver ads relevant to your interests and track affiliate referrals. | Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, Walmart Affiliates |
| Embedded Content Cookies | When you interact with embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Pinterest), those services may set cookies. | YouTube, Pinterest, etc. |
Note: These third-party services may collect and process personal data outside your country (e.g., US-based servers). Please refer to their privacy policies for details.
3. Cookies We Use (Examples)
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Track visits and user behavior | 1 day – 2 years |
ads/ga-audiences | Google Ads | Retargeting | Session |
__gads, IDE | Google AdSense | Personalized ad delivery | Up to 1 year |
[[affiliate_id]] | [[Affiliate Network]] | Tracks clicks and commissions | Varies |
[[wordpress_logged_in_...]] | WordPress | Maintains admin sessions | Session |
4. How to Control Cookies
You can manage cookies in several ways:
✅ Consent Management
We use a cookie consent banner/tool to let you opt in or out of non-essential cookies. You can change your consent anytime by clicking [[“Cookie Settings” in the footer]].
✅ Browser Settings
You can also disable cookies via your browser. Below are helpful links:
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
Our cookies include those set by:
- Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense: How Google uses cookies
- YouTube (embedded videos): YouTube Cookie Policy
- Amazon Associates: Amazon Cookie Policy
These services may process data outside the EEA/UK. We implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA / UK GDPR)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Withdraw cookie consent
- Request access to data collected via cookies
- Request deletion of data
- Opt-out of data “sales” or “sharing” (as defined under CCPA/CPRA)
To exercise these rights or ask questions, contact us.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Kitchen & Garden
Address: 438 Kangundo Road 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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