Last updated: August 14, 2026
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This Cookie Policy explains how Abby’s Hearth (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit Abby’s Hearth (the “Website”).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites may place on your device when you visit them. They allow a website to remember information about your visit, recognize your device, and provide or measure certain website functions.
We may also use technologies that work in a similar way to cookies, such as pixels, tags, scripts, and other tracking technologies. For simplicity, we refer to these collectively as “cookies” in this policy.
Cookies may be either first-party cookies, which are placed by Abby’s Hearth, or third-party cookies, which are placed by services provided by other companies.
2. How we use cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- make the Website function properly;
- remember certain preferences;
- understand how visitors use the Website;
- improve our content and website performance;
- maintain the security of the Website;
- support affiliate links and referral tracking;
- enable embedded content and third-party features; and
- where applicable, support advertising or other forms of website monetization.
The particular cookies and technologies used on the Website may change over time as we add, remove, or replace plugins, services, analytics tools, advertising services, and other third-party technologies.
3. Types of cookies we may use
Strictly necessary cookies
Some cookies are necessary for the Website to function. They may be used for purposes such as security, session management, consent preferences, or basic website functionality.
Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of the Website, they generally cannot be disabled through our cookie-consent system.
Preference and functionality cookies
These cookies may allow the Website to remember choices you make or provide enhanced functionality.
For example, they may remember certain preferences or settings so that you do not have to enter them again during subsequent visits.
Analytics cookies
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use Abby’s Hearth.
Analytics information may include information such as pages visited, approximate geographic information, browser or device information, referral sources, and interactions with the Website.
Analytics cookies and similar technologies will be used according to the consent requirements applicable to your location.
Affiliate and referral tracking
Some links on Abby’s Hearth are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, the relevant affiliate network or merchant may use cookies or similar technologies to recognize that a visitor arrived through our Website.
This allows the affiliate network or merchant to attribute a qualifying purchase or other action to Abby’s Hearth and, where applicable, pay us a commission.
Affiliate tracking is controlled by the relevant third party and is subject to that company’s privacy and cookie policies.
Embedded and third-party content
Some pages on Abby’s Hearth may contain content or functionality provided by third parties, such as videos, maps, social-media content, or other embedded services.
These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies when their content is loaded or interacted with.
Third-party cookies are controlled by the relevant third party rather than by Abby’s Hearth. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those providers for more information.
Cookie inventory
As of 14 Aug 2026, the following cookies and similar technologies have been identified on Abby’s Hearth through a site scan. This list reflects the technologies currently in use and will be reviewed and updated periodically as our plugins, analytics tools, and other services change.
Strictly necessary
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| bs_bfcache_auth | BigScoots (hosting) | Technical cookie supporting site caching | Session |
Analytics
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-ID> | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state for this property | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmz, __utmt | Google Analytics (legacy) | Retired-version analytics cookies | Varies |
| _first_pageview | Clicky | Records first page viewed | Session |
| _jsuid | Clicky | Unique visitor identifier | Session |
| _referrer_og | Clicky | Records referring source | Session |
| clicky_olark | Clicky | Supports Clicky integration | Not specified |
| _eventqueue | Clicky | Queues visitor interaction events | Not specified |
| _utm_og | Clicky | Records original campaign/referrer data | 30 days |
Functional
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wprm_analytics_visitor | WP Recipe Maker | Supports recipe-card features | Session |
Uncategorized
The following cookies were identified during our scan but could not be conclusively attributed to a specific provider. They are treated as non-essential by default.
| Name | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| am_user_session | Unidentified | Session |
| bb-session | Unidentified | Session |
Cookies set by WordPress core for logged-in site administrators are excluded from this table.
4. Cookies and consent
Where applicable, we will ask for your consent before placing or accessing cookies that require consent under applicable law.
You can choose which categories of non-essential cookies you allow through our cookie-consent mechanism.
Your consent preferences may be stored in a cookie or similar technology so that we can remember your choices.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings or consent-management options made available on the Website.
Some strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled because the Website cannot function properly without them.
5. How to control cookies through your browser
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- view the cookies stored on your device;
- delete some or all cookies;
- block cookies from particular websites;
- block third-party cookies; or
- receive a warning before cookies are stored.
If you disable cookies entirely, some features of Abby’s Hearth may not function correctly.
Instructions for managing cookies vary between browsers, so please consult the help documentation for the browser you use.
6. Third-party services
Some cookies or similar technologies used on Abby’s Hearth may be placed by third-party services that we use to operate, understand, improve, or monetize the Website.
Third-party services may change from time to time. The presence of a particular third-party service on the Website does not necessarily mean that it is active on every page or that it places cookies on every visit.
Third parties may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.
Where appropriate, our cookie-consent mechanism will identify categories of non-essential cookies and technologies and allow you to manage your preferences.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies and technologies used on the Website, changes to our services, or changes in applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information about our use of cookies.
8. Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the contact information provided in our Privacy Policy.
Abby’s Hearth
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