Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 24, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help us enhance your experience on Great Food Recipes by remembering your preferences and customizing content for you.
How We Use Cookies
Great Food Recipes uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security and form submission | Session |
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| recipe_preferences | Remembers dietary preferences | 1 year |
| saved_recipes | Stores your saved recipes | 1 year |
| serving_size | Remembers preferred serving size | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fbp | Facebook advertising | 90 days | |
| fr | Ad delivery | 90 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:
- Social Media Platforms: To enable sharing of our recipes on social networks
- YouTube: For embedded recipe videos
- Pinterest: For recipe saving functionality
- Advertising Networks: To display relevant ads (if applicable)
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (note: this may impact website functionality)
Cookie Settings Links
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- General advertising: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of Great Food Recipes may become inaccessible or not function properly. For example:
- You may not be able to save recipes to your favorites
- Recipe preferences and dietary restrictions won't be remembered
- You may need to re-enter information each visit
- Some interactive features may not work
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but we limit tracking to the purposes outlined in this policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Great Food Recipes
Email: privacy@greatfoodrecipes.com
Contact Form: Contact Us
Privacy Policy: View our Privacy Policy