Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types of cookies may be used on SaborPatio, and how you can manage your choices. We designed SaborPatio to be useful even if you reject non-essential cookies. Some cookies are needed for core site functions, while others help us understand which recipes and guides are most helpful so we can improve navigation, clarity, and performance for home cooks.
Quick definitions
- Cookies
- Small text files saved on your device by your browser. They can store preferences and identifiers.
- Local storage
- A browser feature that stores information (like cookie preferences) on your device.
- First-party vs third-party
- First-party cookies are set by SaborPatio. Third-party cookies are set by external services.
Your choices
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using the cookie banner on the site. If you already made a choice and want to change it, you can clear SaborPatio site data in your browser (cookies and local storage). The banner will appear again so you can select a new preference.
Preference stored as
Local storage key: sp_cookie_consent
Values: accepted, rejected
How SaborPatio uses cookies
Cookies help a recipe site work smoothly. For example, your browser needs a reliable way to remember your cookie choice, and analytics tools need a privacy-respecting way to recognize anonymous visits so we can see whether a new recipe layout makes steps easier to follow. We do not use cookies to ask for sensitive personal data. We also do not use cookies to create fake urgency, manipulate content visibility, or change what the page shows to different users. If we add new cookie categories in the future, we will update this policy and, where required, ask for consent again.
Some content on SaborPatio may reference common services used by publishers, such as analytics to measure how many people visited a page or which device types struggle with performance. When marketing cookies are in use, they are optional and require consent. For more details on how data is processed beyond cookies (including IP address and device information collected in server logs), please read our Privacy Policy.
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for basic site operation and security. They may include cookies that help with load balancing, fraud prevention, and remembering essential settings. If a cookie is strictly necessary, it is used on the basis of our legitimate interest in running a secure and functional site.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us measure page performance and understand broad usage patterns, like which recipes are read most often and how people navigate from the recipes hub. These cookies are used only if you accept them through the cookie banner.
Preference cookies
Preference storage keeps track of choices you make, such as cookie consent itself. On this site, we store your cookie decision using local storage so the banner does not show on every visit. This preference can be cleared in your browser settings.
Marketing cookies (optional)
Marketing cookies can be used to measure ad performance and show relevant content on third-party platforms. If SaborPatio uses marketing cookies, we will request your consent first. You can still use the site if you reject these cookies.
Cookie table (typical examples)
The exact cookies present can vary depending on how your browser is configured and whether optional analytics are enabled. The list below describes typical cookie and storage items associated with a recipe publisher site like SaborPatio, including our own preference storage. If we add or remove tools, we will update this table to reflect changes.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sp_cookie_consent | Local storage | Remembers your cookie banner choice (accepted or rejected). | Until cleared in your browser |
| _ga | Analytics cookie (third-party) | Used by Google Analytics 4 to distinguish users for aggregated reporting (only when enabled with consent). | Up to 2 years (tool-config dependent) |
| _gid | Analytics cookie (third-party) | Used by analytics to group events by session (only when enabled with consent). | Typically 24 hours |
| _fbp | Marketing cookie (third-party) | Used by Meta products to deliver and measure advertising (only when enabled with consent). | Typically up to 3 months |
Important note
The examples above describe common cookie names used by widely available tools. Whether they appear in your browser depends on the tools in use and on your consent choice. SaborPatio does not require you to accept analytics or marketing cookies to access recipes.
How to manage cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, and many allow you to manage cookies on a per-site basis. If you delete cookies and site data for SaborPatio, the cookie banner will reappear so you can make a new selection. If you block all cookies, some site features may not behave as expected, including remembering preferences. Your browser also may offer private browsing mode, which typically discards cookies when you close the session.
If you need help, look for settings related to “privacy,” “cookies,” or “site data” in your browser. You can also contact us for guidance on where to find your cookie settings. For privacy-related requests beyond cookies, including access or deletion requests, please contact us through the details in our Privacy Policy.
If you want to change your choice
Clear SaborPatio cookies and local storage in your browser, then reload the site. You will see the banner again and can Accept or Reject.
If you reject non-essential cookies
You can still browse recipes and read guides. We may have less insight into what content needs improvement, but your access is not restricted.
Questions about cookies
If you have questions about cookies on SaborPatio, you can contact us and we will respond with practical guidance. If your request relates to personal data, please consult our Privacy Policy first, which explains how to submit a data access or deletion request and what information we may need to verify the request.