Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY
Last updated March 04, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Korean BBQ Guide (“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://koreanbbqguide.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Website owners widely use them to make websites work more efficiently and provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Korean BBQ Guide) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” These enable third-party features, such as advertising and analytics, to function properly.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons:

  • Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our Website to operate. These are “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies.
  • Other cookies help track user behavior and enhance your experience on our Website.
  • Third parties serve cookies for advertising, analytics, and other functions.

How Can I Control Cookies?

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your preferences via the Cookie Consent Manager on our Website. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are necessary for service functionality. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website, but some features may be restricted.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Performance and Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance Website performance but are non-essential for its use. Without them, certain features, like videos, may be unavailable.

  • Name: wpEmojiSettingsSupports
    Purpose: Enables emoji support on pages using WordPress.
    Provider: koreanbbqguide.com
    Type: HTML session storage
    Expires in: Session

2. Analytics and Customization Cookies

These cookies collect aggregate data to help us understand Website usage, effectiveness of marketing campaigns, and customization.

  • Name: ga#
    Purpose: Distinguishes individual users via randomly generated IDs for visit/session tracking.
    Provider: .koreanbbqguide.com
    Service: Google Analytics
    Type: HTTP cookie
    Expires in: 1 year, 1 month, 4 days
  • Name: _ga
    Purpose: Records a unique ID to generate website usage data.
    Provider: .koreanbbqguide.com
    Service: Google Analytics
    Type: HTTP cookie
    Expires in: 1 year, 1 month, 4 days

How Can I Control Cookies on My Browser?

Each browser provides different methods for managing cookies. Visit the help section of your browser for instructions:

Additionally, many advertising networks provide opt-out mechanisms:

Other Tracking Technologies

Cookies are not the only way to track users. We may use web beacons (tracking pixels or clear gifs) to monitor user activity on our Website, improve performance, and analyze the effectiveness of email campaigns.

Flash Cookies & Local Shared Objects

Websites may use “Flash Cookies” (Local Shared Objects or “LSOs”) to store information related to fraud prevention and site operations. You can manage Flash Cookies via:

Restricting Flash Cookies may impact Website functionality.

Do We Serve Targeted Advertising?

Third parties may serve cookies on your device to provide personalized ads. These companies use data from your Website visits to display relevant advertisements. We do not have access to or control over these cookies.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookie usage or compliance with legal requirements. Please check this page periodically.

Last updated: March 04, 2025

Further Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
📧 hello@koreanbbqguide.com