Last Updated: July 15, 2025

At Sofia Cooking (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and serve personalized advertisements in compliance with GDPR and Google AdSense policies.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us recognize visitors, remember preferences, and deliver relevant content and advertisements.

Some cookies are necessary, while others enhance personalization, performance, and analytics.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following cookie categories:

A. Necessary Cookies (Essential)

  • ✅ Enable core functions, such as site navigation and security.
  • ✅ Required for website functionality.

👉 Example: Session management and security authentication.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

  • ✅ Gather data about website usage and user interactions.
  • ✅ Help analyze website performance to improve user experience.

👉 Example: Google Analytics (user behavior tracking).

C. Functional Cookies

  • ✅ Remember user preferences (e.g., language settings, recipe selections).
  • ✅ Provide personalized browsing experiences.

👉 Example: Saving your favorite recipes or chosen display theme.

D. Advertising & Targeting Cookies

  • ✅ Show relevant ads based on user interests.
  • ✅ Manage ad frequency and measure performance.
  • ✅ Monetize content through Google AdSense and other ad services.

👉 Example: Personalized Google AdSense ads.

E. Third-Party Cookies

  • ✅ Cookies set by external providers like social media platforms, analytics, and advertisers.
  • ✅ Used for tracking, retargeting, and analytics purposes.

👉 Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, embedded YouTube videos.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • ✔ Ensure proper site functionality.
  • ✔ Recognize returning users and remember their preferences.
  • ✔ Analyze site performance and improve user experience.
  • ✔ Provide targeted ads through Google AdSense.
  • ✔ Enhance site security and prevent fraud.

4. Your Cookie Choices & Control

You have control over cookie settings at Sofia Cooking:

A. Cookie Consent Banner
Upon visiting, a cookie banner lets you:

  • ✅ Accept all cookies
  • ✅ Reject non-essential cookies
  • ✅ Manage cookie preferences

B. Browser Settings
You can control or delete cookies via your browser:

C. Third-Party Cookie Opt-Outs

5. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

6. Contact Us

For questions about our Cookies Policy, contact us at:

📧 Email: contact@sofiacooking.com
📍 Website: sofiacooking.com

By using Sofia Cooking, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy. If you disagree, please adjust your browser settings or avoid using our website.