Last updated: 2026-11-09
This policy explains how CocktailLove.com uses cookies and similar browser storage. It goes with our Privacy Policy. In short: we only use what the site needs to work. We don’t run advertising or analytics, and we don’t use tracking cookies.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small piece of text that a website stores in your browser so it can remember something between page views. Browsers also offer “local storage,” which works in a similar way, and we use it for one preference described below.
What we use
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Session cookie (
sessionid). Set when you sign in. It keeps you signed in as you move around the site. It is removed when you sign out, and otherwise expires after 12 weeks. -
Security cookie (
csrftoken). Protects forms and actions (like rating a cocktail or adding a comment) from being submitted on your behalf by another website. It lasts up to a year. - Theme preference (local storage). If you choose Light or Dark in the site footer, we remember your choice in your browser so the page doesn’t flash the wrong theme. It stays on your device until you change it back to Auto or clear your browser data.
Signing in with Google
If you choose to sign in with Google, you are sent to Google to approve the sign-in. Google may set its own cookies while you are on its pages, under its own policies. We only receive the basic profile details you approve. See Google’s cookie information for more.
What we don’t use
CocktailLove.com does not currently show ads, use analytics services, or use cookies to track you across other websites. If that changes, we will update this page first.
Other sites
Some pages link to other sites, such as Amazon on our Resources page. Those sites have their own cookies and policies, which we don’t control.
Controlling cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block the session or security cookies, you won’t be able to sign in or use features that need an account. Browsing recipes and ingredients will still work. Clearing your browser data also resets your theme preference.
Questions
If you have questions about this policy, please get in touch.