You can’t browse the internet these days without being greeted by a cookie banner. Annoying? Definitely. Confusing? Oh, 100%.
What are you supposed to do—click “accept” and hope for the best? Reject and risk a clunky and annoying user experience? Or just close the banner and pretend it never existed?
I get it. That’s why I’m here to clear up two key things:
- What cookies actually are.
- Why you might actually want to accept them—at least on my site.
What are cookies?
Think of cookies as little digital Post-it notes. They help my site remember things about your visit so you don’t have to start over every time you swing by. They’re stored on your device and quietly work behind the scenes to make your browsing quicker, smoother, and more personalized. In short: they make digital life a whole lot easier.
But let’s be honest—cookies sometimes get a bad rap, and I get why. Some websites use them in ways that feel, well… a bit invasive. Like when you search for a pair of running shoes and suddenly you’re flooded with ads for marathons, protein powders, and a €3,000 treadmill you know you’ll never use.
This makes people wonder: How much do these folks actually know about me?
The answer? Not much, actually.
Cookies don’t tell me your life story. They don’t reveal your name, address, or your secret habit of eating Cheetos in bed. They’re stored locally in your browser, which means they’re yours to keep—or delete—whenever you feel like it.
Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s take a look at all the fun reasons you might actually want to accept cookies on my site (even if you’re feeling a bit skeptical).
7 reasons to accept cookies
Reason no. 1: Find what you want—quicker
Is there anything worse than a website that takes aaaages to load? Cookies speed things up by helping your browser take shortcuts instead of wandering aimlessly. Without cookies, websites can get slow and clunky, and who’s got time for that? Not me, and definitely not you.
Reason no. 2: A more fun experience, overall
Cookies make my site smarter for you. They remember your preferences—your language choice, the jokes you enjoy, or where you left off last time—so you don’t have to start from scratch every visit.
Reject cookies, and you might end up with a frustrating experience reminiscent of the early days of mobile internet. (If you’re too young to remember that, count your blessings.)
Reason no. 3: Get ads that are actually fun to watch
Let’s face it—you’re going to see ads on social media no matter what. But with cookies turned on, they’re far more likely to be about stuff you actually care about. No more random ads about garden gnomes (unless you’re into that).
Bonus: You won’t miss out on any sweet deals I might offer in the future.
Reason no. 4: Support a small business (at no cost to you!)
Cookies help me figure out what kind of content people enjoy most on my site. They also help me identify the stuff you might find irrelevant or boring—so I know what to improve.
When you turn on cookies, you help me reach more awesome people like you who might enjoy what I offer. It’s a huge help to my small business, and the best part? It doesn’t cost you a thing.
Reason no. 5: You’re anonymous
Worried I’ll know all your secrets? Relax. Cookies don’t reveal personal info or let me stalk you. You stay completely anonymous.
I won’t get any of your personal data unless you choose to share it with me—like when filling out a form. Even then, your personal data is kept completely separate from cookie data.
TL;DR: You’re safe here.
Reason no. 6: You’re in control
Not a fan of a certain kind of cookie? No problem. You can turn off the ones you don’t like and keep the rest. Or withdraw your consent anytime—it’s entirely up to you. You’re the boss of your browsing experience.
Need help managing cookies? Here’s a handy how to guide.
Reason no. 7: No unpleasant surprises
I’m upfront about what cookies do on my site, so there’s no shady surprises. Transparency is my thing, and I plan to keep it that way.
Now that you know the benefits of allowing cookies, the choice is yours. If you decide to help me out, I’ll be grateful and honored that you decided to put your trust in me. And if not—no hard feelings. Either way, we’re good.
So, now you know all the fun reasons to accept cookies—on my site, at least. If you want to know more about how I handle cookies (and your data), please check out my privacy policy.