This Cookie Policy explains how Espresso and Machines uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on espressoandmachines.com (the “Site”). It is a companion document to our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: May 2026
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit. They are used to remember information about your visit — preferences, login state, items in a cart — so the site can function properly and improve your experience on return visits.
“Similar technologies” refers to other tracking mechanisms like web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage that work alongside or in place of cookies. Throughout this policy, “cookies” includes these similar technologies.
Categories of cookies we use
Essential (strictly necessary)
Required for the Site to function. These include:
- Session cookies that maintain your visit state
- Security cookies that protect against fraud and abuse
- Caching cookies that speed up page delivery
- WordPress core cookies (used by the platform itself)
Essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core Site functionality.
Analytics and performance
Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and identify problems. These cookies are typically set by third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or similar services) and may collect:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each
- How you arrived at the Site (referrer)
- General location (country/region)
- Device and browser information
- Anonymized identifier so we can distinguish unique visitors from returning ones
Analytics cookies do not personally identify you to us. They give us aggregated patterns, not individual profiles.
Affiliate tracking
Set when you click an affiliate link to a retailer (such as Amazon). These cookies are set and controlled by the retailer or affiliate network, not by us. They allow the retailer to credit any resulting purchase to this Site, which is how we earn commissions on qualifying purchases.
Affiliate tracking cookies typically expire 24 hours to 90 days after the click, depending on the program. They do not collect personal information about you and do not link your purchase to your identity (from our perspective). For details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Functional
Remember preferences and choices you make during your visit (such as dismissing a notice, selecting a language, or theme preferences). These are not strictly essential but improve the experience on return visits.
Embedded third-party content
Some pages on the Site embed content from third parties (such as YouTube videos, social media posts, or images served from third-party servers). These third parties may set their own cookies when their content loads. We do not control those cookies. Examples include:
- YouTube (when a video is embedded)
- Social media platforms (when share buttons or embeds are used)
- External image hosts
These third parties have their own cookie policies. Review the policies of any third-party content you interact with.
What we don’t do
For clarity, here is what we do not use cookies for:
- We do not use cookies to display targeted advertising
- We do not run third-party advertising network cookies (such as Google Ads, Facebook Pixel for ads, or programmatic ad networks)
- We do not sell or share data collected via cookies with data brokers
- We do not use cookies to build a personal profile of you across other websites
How to control cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser settings
All major browsers let you block cookies, delete cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Settings vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking all cookies will impact Site functionality. Blocking only third-party cookies typically has minimal impact on browsing experience.
Opt-out tools for analytics
Most analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. For example, Google Analytics offers a browser opt-out add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Industry-wide standards for DNT are not consistent, and many sites — including this one — currently do not respond to DNT signals. We will update this policy if that changes.
Cookie consent (EEA, UK, and similar jurisdictions)
If you visit from a jurisdiction that requires explicit cookie consent (such as the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland under GDPR/UK GDPR), you may see a cookie banner asking for your consent before non-essential cookies are set. You can change your consent preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the Site, or by using the consent management tool when available.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices, the technologies we use, or the legal landscape change. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date.
Contact
For questions about cookies on this Site, contact us through the contact page.