Cookie Policy for TastyRecipes

This Cookie Policy explains how TastyRecipes (https://tastyrecipes.us) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It provides details about the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Last Updated: December 01, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to store information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior. Cookies help improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of a site.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the TastyRecipes website. They enable core functions such as navigation, secure login, and the ability to add recipes to your personal collection. Without these cookies, the site would not function correctly.

• Name: session_id
• Purpose: Maintains your session while you browse the site.
• Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)

2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience. These cookies collect anonymized data such as page views, bounce rates, and referral sources.

• Name: _ga, _gid, _gat
• Purpose: Tracks user behavior for statistical analysis.
• Duration: 2 years (varies per cookie)
• Third‑Party: Google LLC

3. Social Media Cookies

To enable sharing of our delicious recipes on social platforms, we integrate social media widgets from Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. These cookies allow you to like, share, or follow us directly from the site and help the platforms track the effectiveness of their services.

• Pinterest: _pinterest_sess, _pinterest_ct
• Instagram: mid, ig_did
• Facebook: fr, sb
• Purpose: Enables social sharing and measures interaction.
• Duration: Varies (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Third‑Party: Pinterest, Instagram (Meta), Facebook (Meta)

4. Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your personal preferences, such as language selection, measurement units (metric vs. imperial), and the display of personalized recipe recommendations. They help tailor the site to your individual tastes.

• Name: lang_pref, unit_pref, recipe_suggestions
• Purpose: Stores user‑specific settings.
• Duration: Up to 1 year

How We Use Cookies

Cookies help us to:

• Provide a seamless and secure browsing experience.
• Analyze traffic and improve site performance.
• Offer personalized content and recipe recommendations.
• Enable social sharing features that let you spread your favorite recipes with friends.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Below are the most common ways to control cookies through your web browser:

Google Chrome

1. Click the three‑dot menu → Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose your preferred setting (e.g., “Block third‑party cookies” or “Clear cookies on exit”).

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the menu (three horizontal lines) → Options → Privacy & Security.
2. Under Cookies and Site Data, select “Block cookies and site data” or manage exceptions.

Apple Safari

1. Go to Safari → Preferences → Privacy.
2. Check “Block all cookies” or manage website data individually.

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three‑dot menu → Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
2. Choose “Block third‑party cookies” or clear cookies manually.

If you use a mobile device, you can also manage cookies through the settings of your browser app (e.g., Chrome for Android, Safari for iOS). For a full list of instructions, visit the help pages of your specific browser.

What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in, saving your favorite recipes, or using certain site functions. Disabling analytics or social media cookies will not affect core functionality but will limit our ability to improve the site and provide you with personalized content.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or need assistance managing your preferences, please contact us at contact@tastyrecipes.us. We are happy to help you enjoy a safe and tasty browsing experience.