Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Recipe Atlas ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on therecipeatlas.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

Types of Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

Web Beacons: Small graphics embedded in web pages and emails to track user behavior
Pixels: Tiny invisible images that help measure advertising effectiveness
Local Storage: Browser storage that retains data across sessions
Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser
JavaScript: Code that collects usage information

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure Website Functionality: Enable essential features like navigation and security
Improve User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze Website Traffic: Understand how visitors use our Website
Personalize Content: Show relevant recipes and recommendations
Deliver Advertising: Display relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
Enable Social Features: Allow social sharing and integration
Prevent Fraud: Detect and prevent security threats

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly.

Purpose:

Enable page navigation and basic features
Provide secure access to certain areas
Maintain security and prevent fraud
Remember cookie consent preferences

Examples:

Session cookies for page functionality
Security cookies for authentication
Load balancing cookies

Can you disable them?: No. These cookies are essential for the Website to operate.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website.

Services We Use:

Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic, user behavior, and demographics
- Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Purpose: Traffic analysis, user behavior tracking
Microsoft Clarity: Provides heatmaps and session recordings
- Cookies: _clck, _clsk
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Purpose: User experience insights, session replay

Information Collected:

Pages visited and time spent
Referral sources
Device and browser information
Scroll depth and click patterns
Geographic location (country/city level)

Can you disable them?: Yes. You can opt-out or disable these in your browser settings.

Opt-out Options:

Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
Browser privacy settings

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences.

Purpose:

Remember your recipe preferences
Store your favorite recipes (if logged in)
Maintain your display preferences (light/dark mode)
Remember your location for region-specific content
Save your measurement preferences (metric/imperial)

Examples:

Preferred measurement system
Recipe view preferences
Newsletter signup status
Recently viewed recipes

Can you disable them?: Yes, but some features may not work as expected.

4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Advertising Partners:

Google AdSense/DoubleClick: Display advertising network
- Cookies: IDE, DSID, FLC
- Purpose: Show relevant ads, measure ad performance
Amazon Associates: Affiliate program tracking
- Cookies: session-id, ubid-main
- Purpose: Track affiliate referrals, earn commissions
Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising
- Cookies: _fbp, fr
- Purpose: Track conversions, retargeting
Pinterest Tag: Social media tracking
- Cookie: _pinterest_ct
- Purpose: Track pins and conversions

Information Collected:

Browsing behavior across websites
Ad interactions and clicks
Purchase behavior
Interests and demographics

Can you disable them?: Yes. You can opt-out of personalized advertising.

Opt-out Options:

5. Social Media Cookies

These cookies enable social sharing and integration features.

Platforms:

Pinterest (save/pin buttons)
Facebook (share buttons)
Instagram (embedded content)
Twitter/X (share buttons)

Purpose:

Enable recipe sharing
Display social media feeds
Track social engagement
Show follow buttons

Can you disable them?: Yes, but social features will not function.

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Affiliate and E-commerce Partners

Amazon: Tracks affiliate link clicks and purchases
ClickBank: Affiliate tracking for digital products
ShareASale: Affiliate network tracking

Content Delivery and Hosting

Cloudflare: CDN and security services
Google Fonts: Typography loading
YouTube: Embedded video content (if used)

Email and Newsletter Services

Email Service Provider: Tracks newsletter engagement (open rates, clicks)

Note: We do not control third-party cookies. Review their privacy policies for more information.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
Used for essential functionality and navigation

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period (from days to years)
Used for analytics, preferences, and advertising
Automatically expire after their set duration

Typical Duration:

Essential cookies: Session or up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
Advertising cookies: Up to 1-2 years
Preference cookies: Up to 1 year

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 cookie settings

Firefox:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Select your cookie preferences

Safari:

Preferences → Privacy
Manage cookies and website data

Edge:

Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Manage cookie settings

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. Currently, there is no industry standard for honoring DNT signals. We continue to collect information as described in this policy regardless of DNT settings.

Mobile Devices

iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies

Android: Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect:

Website functionality and navigation
Personalized content and recommendations
Analytics and site improvements
Social sharing features
Advertising relevance

Essential cookies cannot be disabled without preventing the Website from functioning properly.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding cookies under:

GDPR (European Users)

Right to be informed about cookie use
Right to consent before non-essential cookies are set
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to access cookie-related data

CCPA (California Residents)

Right to know what information is collected
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (cookies may be considered "sale")
Right to non-discrimination

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

Our cookie practices
Legal requirements
Technology improvements
Services we use

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

Email: contact@therecipeatlas.com

Website: therecipeatlas.com

This Cookie Policy is provided for informational purposes and complies with GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy Directive requirements.

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