Effective Date: 31:05:2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Total Tastes (https://totaltastes.com/) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve functionality.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Comments
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| comment_author | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_email | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_url | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, access to secure areas).
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is anonymous and used to improve the user experience.
- Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language or region).
- Advertising Cookies: We may use third-party advertising cookies (e.g., Google AdSense) to display personalized ads based on your interests.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website performance and usability
- Understand traffic patterns and visitor behavior
- Deliver relevant ads and content
- Remember your settings and preferences
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the site may not function properly if you disable them.
To manage cookies in your browser:
You can also opt-out of personalized ads via https://www.aboutads.info/choices
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party services (like Google, Pinterest, Facebook) to place cookies to track performance or deliver ads. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
contact@totaltastes.com