This Cookie Policy explains how Bark Bites Hub (barkbiteshub.com) uses cookies and similar storage technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences at any time.
Your Cookie Preferences
You can review or update your consent settings at any time with our interactive preference manager.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, remember your preferences between pages, and provide reporting insights to site owners.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as HTML5 Local Storage to store small, non-sensitive application state data directly in your browser (e.g. remembering your selected dog food recipes in our comparison matrix).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies and storage items into three primary tiers:
A. Necessary & Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies and local storage items are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, site security, and remembering user interactions.
| Name / Key | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| bbh_cookie_consent | barkbiteshub.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences and choices. | 12 months |
| pawnutri_compare | barkbiteshub.com (LocalStorage) | Stores the dog food recipes you select to compare side-by-side on our /compare/ matrix without requiring an account. | Persistent (Local) |
B. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count site visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us know which dog food reviews and buying guides are most popular and how visitors move around the site. All information is aggregated and anonymous.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _gid | Google Analytics (if active) | Used to distinguish unique visitors and track session data in aggregate. | 24 hours – 2 years |
C. Affiliate Referral Cookies
When you click on a “Check Price on Amazon” button, you are redirected to Amazon.co.uk. Amazon may place an affiliate tracking cookie on your device to record that your referral originated from Bark Bites Hub, in accordance with the Amazon EU Associates Programme Operating Agreement. For details on how Amazon manages cookies, please review Amazon.co.uk Privacy & Cookie Notices.
3. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your preferences at any time through our Cookie Preferences Manager.
You can also control or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. The method for doing so varies between web browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Note: If you block essential cookies, certain features of our website (such as the interactive recipe comparison matrix) may not function as intended.
4. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us via our Contact Form or email us at privacy@barkbiteshub.com.