Doris Loves Cookies: The Lowdown (aka, Our Tiny Digital Helpers)
Yo! Ever wonder how websites just get you? It’s kinda like they have little digital sidekicks – we call ’em cookies.
WTF are Cookies (the non-edible kind)?
Think of cookies as tiny text files your phone or laptop saves when you hit up a website. They help us remember stuff about you, like your login deets or what you were checking out. It’s basically a digital trail that makes your experience way smoother and more you. Plus, they help us see what’s poppin’ on our site so we can make it even better.
Good news: cookies are generally safe, like 99.9% of websites use ’em, and they won’t mess with your device.
Wanna mess with your cookie settings? Your browser’s got you covered. Just a heads-up though, if you block all cookies (even the super important ones), our site might act a little sus. Nobody wants a glitchy vibe.
How We Use These Digital Breadcrumbs:
We use cookies to:
- See what parts of our site you’re vibing with (so we can make more of that!).
- Make your experience feel personalized and less basic.
- Spot trends and patterns so we can keep our site fresh and relevant.
The Cookie Crew: Meet the Different Types
Here’s the tea on the cookies you might encounter:
- Session Cookies (The Temporary Homies): These dip as soon as you close your browser. They’re like the behind-the-scenes squad making sure everything runs smoothly while you’re here.
- Persistent Cookies (The Long-Term Fam): These stick around even after you bounce. They’re how our site remembers you when you come back (think Google Analytics showing us returning visitors).
Cookie Categories: Breaking It Down
Think of cookies like different roles in a group chat:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies (The Ride-or-Dies): These are the MVPs. Without them, the basics like adding stuff to your cart or logging in straight-up wouldn’t work. You can’t really ditch these – they’re essential.
- Performance Cookies (The Feedback Givers): These help us see what’s hitting and what’s not. They count visits, track popular pages – basically tell us what you’re into so we can level up our site.
- Functionality Cookies (The Personalization Pros): These are the thoughtful ones. They remember your preferences (like if you chose dark mode or something) and might let you drop a comment on a blog post. Pro tip: this info is usually kept anonymous, so no biggie.
Controlling Your Cookies: You’re in Charge!
Wanna be the boss of your cookies? Bet. Head to your browser settings and you can:
- Block all cookies (go nuclear!).
- Only allow certain types (be selective!).
- Delete cookies that are already chilling there (fresh start!).
Just remember, if you go full block or delete everything, some parts of our site might act a little wonky. We’ll still Stan you, but the site might not run as flawlessly.
Final Thoughts (The TL;DR):
Cookies help us make Doris Loves the best it can be. By using our site, you’re cool with our cookie use. Got questions? Slide into our DMs at hello@dorisloves.co.uk.
Happy scrolling! ✌️