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Last Updated: September 15, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit Tasty Recipes (tastiirecipes.com). They help me provide you with a better browsing experience and understand how you use my website.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies I use, why I use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. For more information about how I handle your personal data, please see my Privacy Policy.
Types of Cookies I Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
What they do:
- Enable basic website functionality
- Remember your login status (if applicable)
- Maintain shopping cart contents (if applicable)
- Ensure website security
- Remember your cookie preferences
Legal basis: Necessary for website operation
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help me understand how visitors interact with my website.
Google Analytics:
- Tracks page views, sessions, and user behavior
- Measures website performance and popular content
- Helps me improve user experience
- Data is anonymized and aggregated
What information is collected:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources (search engines, social media, direct visits)
- Device and browser information
- General location (country/city level)
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in website improvement
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings to personalize your experience.
What they remember:
- Language preferences
- Font size adjustments
- Recipe serving size modifications
- Newsletter subscription preferences
- Comment form information (name, email)
Legal basis: Your consent and legitimate interest
Social Media Cookies
When you interact with social media features on my site, these platforms may set cookies.
Platforms that may set cookies:
- Facebook (Like/Share buttons)
- Instagram (Embedded posts)
- Pinterest (Pin buttons)
- YouTube (Embedded videos)
- Twitter/X (Tweet buttons)
What they do:
- Enable social sharing functionality
- Show personalized content from social platforms
- Track social media interactions with my content
Note: These cookies are controlled by the respective social media companies. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies
- Deleted when you close your browser
- Used for essential website functionality
Persistent Cookies
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years (Google Analytics default)
- Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
- Social media cookies: Varies by platform
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome:
- Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred option
Firefox:
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Manage your preferences
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Select your option
Edge:
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Configure your preferences
Specific Cookie Opt-Outs
Google Analytics:
- Use Google’s opt-out browser add-on
- Available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Social Media Cookies:
- Adjust privacy settings in your social media accounts
- Use browser extensions that block social media tracking
Cookie Consent Management
On your first visit, you’ll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Learn more about each cookie type
You can change your preferences anytime by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the website footer.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
Disabling these may cause:
- Website functionality issues
- Inability to submit forms
- Login problems (if applicable)
- Loss of shopping cart contents (if applicable)
Analytics Cookies
Disabling these means:
- I can’t measure website performance
- Less personalized user experience
- Reduced ability to improve the website
- No impact on your browsing experience
Preference Cookies
Disabling these results in:
- Loss of personalized settings
- Need to re-enter preferences each visit
- Default website appearance and behavior
Social Media Cookies
Disabling these affects:
- Social sharing functionality
- Embedded social content display
- Personalized social media features
Third-Party Cookies
I work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing (if applicable)
- reCAPTCHA: Spam protection for forms
Email Marketing
- Mailchimp/ConvertKit: Newsletter management and tracking
Hosting and CDN
- Hosting provider: Website delivery and security
- Cloudflare: Content delivery and security (if applicable)
Updates to This Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in my practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Significant changes will be communicated through:
- Website announcement banner
- Email notification to subscribers
- Social media updates
Your Rights
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:
- Right to be informed: About cookie usage (this policy)
- Right to consent: Choose which cookies to accept
- Right to withdraw consent: Change your preferences anytime
- Right to access: Request information about data collected via cookies
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how I use cookies:
Email: cookwithus@tastiirecipes.com
Website: tastiirecipes.com
Response Time: Within 48 hours
For general privacy questions, please see my Privacy Policy or Terms and Conditions.