Last updated: 30 October 2026
Cookies are small files that a website or service stores in your browser. Some are needed for a site to work; others measure visits or help show relevant advertising. This page lists what Giving it a Joe uses.
Cookies and similar technologies on this site
- Comments. If you leave a comment and tick the box to remember your details, WordPress stores a few cookies so you do not have to type them again.
- Visit statistics. Burst Statistics measures visits to the site. It runs from this website rather than a third-party service.
- Marketing (Facebook / Meta Pixel). The Meta Pixel can set cookies such as
_fbpto recognise your browser across visits and measure activity linked to Meta. - Embedded videos (YouTube). YouTube may set cookies when an embedded video loads or plays.
- Newsletter (MailerLite). MailerLite sign-up forms may store information in your browser so a form is not shown again once you have seen or completed it.
- Affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer (for example Amazon) may set its own cookies to credit a purchase.
Controlling cookies
- Your browser settings let you block or delete cookies. Blocking some may stop parts of a website working.
- You can manage how Meta uses your information for ads at facebook.com/adpreferences.
- You can manage Google and YouTube settings in your Google account.
More general information about cookies is available at allaboutcookies.org. For how your personal information is used, see the privacy policy.