Cookie Policy
How we use cookies to enhance your experience
Last updated: January 2025
Fresh Kitchen Recipes uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience,
remember your preferences, and analyze how our site is used. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them,
and your choices regarding cookies.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website.
They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier and more useful the next time you visit.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about
how users interact with their sites.
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Authentication Cookies:
Keep you logged in to your account and remember your login state
Security Cookies:
Protect against security threats and prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
Session Cookies:
Remember your shopping cart, meal plans, and temporary data during your browsing session
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Analytics:
Track page views, session duration, bounce rate, and popular recipes to understand site usage patterns
Site Visitor Tracking:
Count unique visitors and measure recipe popularity to identify trending content
Performance Monitoring:
Measure page load times and identify performance issues to optimize user experience
3. Functional & Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to personalize your experience.
Display Preferences:
Remember your theme choice (light/dark mode), font size, and layout preferences
Recently Viewed:
Track recipes you've recently browsed for quick access
Dietary & Search Filters:
Remember your dietary restrictions, cuisine preferences, and previous search queries
Cookie Consent:
Remember your cookie preferences to avoid showing the consent banner repeatedly
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device:
Social Media Platforms
Enable sharing recipes on social media platforms (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter) when you use the share buttons.
Email Service Provider
Manages transactional emails (password resets, account notifications, newsletters) with your consent.
You have several options to control and manage cookies on our website:
Browser Cookie Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
⚠️ Important Note
Disabling or blocking cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, including:
- Logging in to your account
- Saving recipes to favorites
- Creating meal plans and shopping lists
- Leaving comments and reviews
- Personalizing your experience
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Used for: Authentication, shopping cart, temporary preferences
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (typically up to 2 years).
Used for: Remember login, saved preferences, analytics
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you don't want to be tracked.
While there is currently no industry standard for how DNT signals should be handled, we respect your privacy
choices and provide cookie control options as described above.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
Cookies are only set for users who voluntarily interact with our site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.
We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to reach out: