Cookie Policy
Last Updated: August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Michael’s Take uses cookies and similar technologies on michaelstake.com.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device by websites.
Similar technologies may include browser storage, local storage, service workers, unique identifiers, and other technologies used to remember information or support Website functionality.
2. Categories of Cookies and Similar Technologies
Michael’s Take may use the following categories:
- Strictly Necessary
- Functional
- Analytics
- Security
- Consent Management
We do not currently use Google AdSense advertising cookies.
3. Strictly Necessary Technologies
Necessary technologies may be used for:
- Website functionality
- Security
- WordPress operation
- Forms
- Comments
- Administration
- Consent management
- Performance and caching
Where permitted by applicable law, strictly necessary technologies may operate without separate consent because they are required for the requested Website functionality.
4. Consent Management
MT Privacy & Consent may use browser storage or similar technologies to remember your privacy preferences.
This may include:
- Consent status
- Accepted categories
- Rejected categories
- Date/time of the choice
- Technical information necessary to remember your selection
You can change your preferences through Privacy Settings.
5. Google Analytics
Google Analytics 4 may use cookies and similar technologies to measure Website usage.
These technologies may distinguish sessions and interactions and may process information such as browser/device information, pages visited, events, and online identifiers.
Analytics technologies are treated as non-essential and are subject to consent where legally required.
6. Google reCAPTCHA
Google reCAPTCHA is used on the contact and comment forms to prevent spam, bots, fraud, and abuse.
reCAPTCHA may use cookies and similar technologies for security and anti-abuse purposes.
7. Google Fonts
Ibarra Real Nova is loaded through Google Fonts.
The font request may involve technical information such as IP address and browser/device information.
The technology is used to provide the Website’s typography.
8. Firebase and Comments
The customized comment system uses Firebase, Firebase SDK, and Cloud Firestore.
The Firebase SDK may use browser technologies required to communicate with Firebase services.
These technologies support the operation of the comment system rather than advertising.
9. Firebase Cloud Messaging
The push notification system uses Firebase Cloud Messaging.
FCM web messaging uses browser functionality including service workers and the browser Push API.
Push notification functionality may involve identifiers such as registration tokens required to deliver notifications.
These technologies are used for requested push notification functionality and are not used for advertising profiling by Michael’s Take.
10. WordPress and Hostinger
WordPress and the Hostinger hosting environment may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for Website operation, security, administration, forms, sessions, and other technical functions.
11. LiteSpeed Cache
LiteSpeed Cache may use caching mechanisms to improve Website performance.
It is not used by Michael’s Take as an advertising tracker.
Image Optimization is enabled, but no images have been processed through the image-optimization service according to the configuration previously reviewed.
QUIC.cloud and Cloudflare CDN are not currently active.
12. Font Awesome and GitHub
Font Awesome resources may be requested from raw.githubusercontent.com.
The request may expose normal technical information associated with an HTTP request.
These resources are used to display interface icons.
13. Affiliate Links
Affiliate links, including TourRadar links, may contain referral information or lead to third-party technologies capable of attributing a referral or transaction.
Once you leave Michael’s Take, the third-party website controls its own cookies and technologies.
14. Reflix Job Application Forms
Michael’s Take may provide application forms for individual Reflix job vacancies.
The recruitment application system is designed primarily to collect information voluntarily submitted by candidates rather than to use cookies for advertising.
Vacancy-Specific Questions
Each vacancy may have its own application form and its own set of questions.
Applicants who choose to apply for a particular vacancy may be required to answer the questions configured for that position.
The questions may vary between vacancies and may request information such as:
- Professional experience
- Education
- Skills
- Availability
- Current compensation
- Expected compensation
- Qualifications
- CV/resume information
- Other job-related information
The specific questions depend on the requirements of the vacancy.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The recruitment form may use strictly necessary browser technologies required to operate the application process.
The recruitment form is not intended to use applicant information for advertising profiling by Michael’s Take.
If future versions of the recruitment system introduce additional cookies, analytics, or third-party tracking technologies, this Cookie Policy will be updated as appropriate.
15. Social Media
Michael’s Take currently provides ordinary links to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Reddit.
There are no current social-media embeds or widgets that place third-party social-media cookies simply by loading the Website.
16. Cookies We Do Not Currently Use
Based on the current Website configuration, Michael’s Take does not currently use:
- Google AdSense advertising cookies
- YouTube embedded-video cookies
- Facebook embedded widgets
- Instagram embedded widgets
- X embedded widgets
- Reddit embedded widgets
- Cloudflare CDN cookies
- QUIC.cloud CDN cookies
This may change if new services are introduced.
17. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Review stored cookies
- Configure cookie permissions
Blocking necessary technologies may affect Website functionality.
18. Privacy Settings
You can manage available privacy preferences through the Website’s Privacy Settings.
Depending on the available technologies, you may:
- Accept non-essential technologies
- Reject non-essential technologies
- Change your preferences
- Withdraw consent
19. Retention
Cookie retention periods vary according to their purpose.
Some technologies may expire when the browser session ends.
Others may remain until they expire or are deleted by the visitor.
Third-party providers may establish their own retention periods.
20. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when technologies, services, configurations, or legal requirements change.
The Last Updated date will be updated when appropriate.
21. Contact Us
Michael’s Take
McKinney, TX 75070
United States
Email:
Contact form: Available on our Contact page