Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Feed My Life (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://feedmylife.co.za (“the Website”).

Feed My Life is a chef‑driven food blog that shares recipes, hosting ideas, restaurant reviews, and curated kitchen tools. To keep the Website working smoothly, understand how visitors use it, and improve your experience, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies.

By continuing to browse or use this Website, you agree that we can store and access cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and other settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re‑enter them whenever you return.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First‑party cookies – set by this Website
  • Third‑party cookies – set by services we use (for example analytics, advertising partners, or social media platforms)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on Feed My Life for purposes such as:

  • Making the Website function properly and securely
  • Remembering certain choices or preferences (where applicable)
  • Understanding how visitors use our content (recipes, hosting ideas, reviews)
  • Improving site performance, layout and navigation
  • Supporting advertising and affiliate marketing (for example, Amazon affiliate links)
  • Enabling social media features, such as share buttons or embedded content

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to work. They:

  • Enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas
  • Help us manage security, performance, and server resources

Without these cookies, parts of the Website may not function properly.


3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use Feed My Life, so we can improve our content and user experience. For example, they may:

  • Count visits and traffic sources
  • Show us which pages and recipes are most popular
  • Help us see how users move around the site

We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services for this purpose. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify you as an individual.


3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, they may:

  • Remember your preferences for measurement units (metric/imperial) where available
  • Help keep track of certain recipe‑related settings or filters
  • Support features like saving or bookmarking recipes (where implemented)

If you disable these cookies, some features or preferences may not work as intended.


3.4 Advertising & Affiliate Cookies

Feed My Life may display advertising and use affiliate links to support the Website, including links to products on Amazon and other partners.

These cookies can:

  • Help us track when you click on an affiliate link from our Website
  • Identify that you came from Feed My Life so we can earn a commission on qualifying purchases
  • Support personalized or interest‑based advertising (where used)

We may work with partners such as:

  • Amazon Associates (Amazon affiliate program)
  • Advertising networks (for example, Google AdSense, once activated)

These partners may set their own cookies to track performance and comply with their own policies. We do not control those third‑party cookies.


3.5 Social Media & Embedded Content Cookies

We may integrate content from or link to social media platforms such as:

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • Discord

and/or embed social sharing buttons, videos, or other content.

These platforms may set their own cookies when you:

  • View embedded content on our Website
  • Click share/like/follow buttons
  • Are logged into those platforms while browsing Feed My Life

These cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective platforms.


4. Third‑Party Cookies

Some cookies on this Website are placed by third parties that provide services to us, such as:

  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Advertising networks (e.g. Google AdSense, once implemented)
  • Affiliate programs (e.g. Amazon Associates)
  • Form and email providers (e.g. newsletter or contact form services)
  • Social media platforms (e.g. embedded posts, share buttons)

We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies and how you can manage them.


5. How You Can Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies from all websites
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Receive warnings before cookies are stored

Instructions for managing cookies can usually be found in your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” section. Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly.

5.2 Third‑Party Opt‑Out Tools

Some analytics and advertising providers offer their own opt‑out tools. For example:

  • Google Analytics Opt‑Out Browser Add‑on
  • Advertising choices tools offered by specific ad networks (where applicable)

Please refer to these providers’ websites for details.


6. Cookies on Mobile Devices

You can also manage cookies on many mobile devices through your device settings. Each device and operating system is different, so please check your device manual or help resources for specific instructions.


7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or how we use cookies on the Website. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.


8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies on Feed My Life, you can contact us at:

Email: josh@feedmylife.co.za
Website: https://feedmylife.co.za