Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 March 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to the site’s owners.
When you visit when-is-mothers-day.com, we and our third-party partners may place cookies on your device to help the site function correctly, to analyse how it is used, and to show you relevant advertising. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
By continuing to use this site after dismissing our cookie consent banner, you agree to our use of cookies as described below.
What Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (short-term) | 24 hours | Analytics |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute | Analytics |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google to personalise ads based on recent site visits | 1 year | Advertising |
amazon-* |
Amazon Associates | Tracks affiliate link clicks to attribute qualifying purchases | 24 hours | Affiliate / Tracking |
session-id |
Amazon Associates | Identifies a session for affiliate attribution purposes | 24 hours | Affiliate / Tracking |
wordpress_* |
WordPress | Stores login authentication details for WordPress sessions | Session | Necessary |
wp-settings-* |
WordPress | Saves user interface preferences for the WordPress dashboard | Session | Necessary |
cookieconsent_status |
This site | Remembers whether you have accepted or declined cookies | 1 year | Necessary |
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot be switched off. They include WordPress session cookies that manage authentication and basic site functions. Because they are essential, they do not require your consent under GDPR or the ePrivacy Directive.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors use this site — for example, which pages are most popular, how long people stay, and where traffic comes from. This helps us improve the content and structure of the site. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent if you are visiting from the EU or UK.
You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time — see Opting Out of Google Analytics below.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense and the Google DoubleClick ad network to display advertisements on this site. These services use cookies to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests, based on your browsing history across sites. For visitors in the EU and UK, advertising cookies are only placed after you give explicit consent via our cookie banner.
You can manage your ad personalisation preferences — see Opting Out of Google Ads Personalisation below.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
We participate in the Amazon Associates affiliate advertising programme. When you click a product link on this site that leads to Amazon, Amazon may place a cookie on your device to recognise that the visit originated from when-is-mothers-day.com, allowing us to earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. These cookies are set by Amazon, not by us, and are governed by Amazon’s Privacy Notice.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how this site functions — for example, some features may not work as expected.
Google Chrome
Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear existing cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You can manage cookie preferences and clear stored cookies from here.
Apple Safari
Go to Safari → Settings (or Preferences) → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can remove cookies for individual sites or block all cookies.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. You can block third-party cookies, clear cookies on exit, or manage cookies per site.
For other browsers, please consult the browser’s help documentation or visit www.allaboutcookies.org for guidance.
Opting Out of Google Analytics
If you do not want Google Analytics to collect data about your visits, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available free of charge from Google:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Once installed, the add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript to stop transmitting information about your visit to Google Analytics servers.
Opting Out of Google Ads Personalisation
You can review and update your Google ad personalisation settings, including opting out of interest-based advertising, at any time via Google’s Ad Settings page:
https://adssettings.google.com
You may also opt out of interest-based advertising from participating third-party ad networks via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The last updated date at the top of this page will always show when the most recent revision was made. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact & Related Policies
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please visit our Contact page.
You may also wish to read our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.