Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites can place in your browser when you visit a page. They are used to remember information about you or your device across visits, to keep you logged in, to track site usage, or to personalise content and advertising.

This page explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, and what choices you have. It is a template prepared for the site owner to review with qualified legal counsel before publishing. It is not legal advice.

Our Default Approach

We have designed HerbalBrewGuides.one to be as cookie-light as possible by default. Our aim is to operate the core site — articles, guides, reference pages — without setting tracking cookies on your device unless you have explicitly opted in to services that require them.

This reflects our belief that you should be able to read educational content without being tracked. It also means the site is usable and fully readable regardless of your cookie preferences.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

If the site uses a content management system, a security layer or a session mechanism, it may set strictly necessary cookies to make those systems function. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be turned off without breaking the functionality that depends on them.

Examples include: a session token used to maintain your state while navigating the site, or a security token used to protect submitted forms from automated abuse. These cookies expire when you close your browser or within a short defined period.

Preference Storage and localStorage

Our interactive tools — including brewing calculators, the tea journal and the herbal tea finder — store your inputs, saved results and preferences using your browser's localStorage rather than cookies. This means the data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers or shared with any third party.

You can clear this locally stored data at any time through your browser's settings (typically under Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data or Site data).

Analytics Cookies

If we use a website analytics service to understand how visitors use the site, that service may set cookies to count page visits and measure general traffic patterns. We prefer analytics solutions that offer IP anonymisation and do not build persistent individual profiles.

Analytics cookies, if enabled, help us understand which guides are most useful so we can prioritise our educational content. If you prefer not to be counted, you can opt out through our cookie consent banner (if active) or by using a browser extension that blocks analytics scripts.

Third-Party and Advertising Cookies

If advertising or affiliate networks are enabled on this site, those third-party services may set their own cookies to serve relevant ads or track conversions. We do not control the cookies set by third parties, and their use is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

Third-party cookies will only be activated if you consent to them through our cookie consent mechanism. You can change your consent at any time by revisiting your cookie preferences. A link to update your preferences will be available in the site footer.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most modern browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through the browser's settings menu. Common locations include: Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies; Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies; Safari: Preferences > Privacy.

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance's optout.aboutads.info or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance at youronlinechoices.eu.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of technologies changes or as regulations evolve. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. For significant changes, we will note the update on the site.

If you have questions about cookies or how we use them, please visit our contact page or email hello@herbalbrewguides.one. You can also find broader information about how we handle your data in our Privacy Policy.

Questions about this page? Contact us — we're glad to help.