Cookie Policy for thecookingrecipe
This Cookie Policy explains how thecookingrecipe (https://www.thecookingrecipe.com) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This Cookie Policy is effective as of March 27, 2026.
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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for a variety of reasons, including:
- To make our website function properly.
- To understand how you use our website.
- To personalize your experience.
- To show you relevant advertisements.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you get error messages from web pages. This information is used to improve how our website works. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
Advertising/Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. We may use Google AdSense for this purpose.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table lists the specific cookies we use on thecookingrecipe:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| adsense | Google AdSense | Used for serving and measuring the effectiveness of ads. | Varies |
| [Social Media Plugin Cookies] | [Facebook, Twitter, etc.] | Enable social media sharing and features. | Varies |
| [reCAPTCHA cookie] | Google reCAPTCHA | Used to distinguish between humans and bots. | Varies |
Third-Party Cookies:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This information is used to improve our website. You can learn more about Google Analytics and how to opt out here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies to personalize the ads that you see. You can learn more about Google AdSense and how to control the ads you see here: https://adssettings.google.com/.
- Social Media Plugins: Our website may use social media plugins (e.g., Facebook Like button, Twitter Tweet button). These plugins may use cookies to track your browsing activity. Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms for more information.
- reCAPTCHA: We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA may use cookies to collect information about your device and browsing activity. You can learn more about Google reCAPTCHA here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the mechanisms provided in your web browser.
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser’s help menu for more information.
Here are links to the help pages of some popular web browsers:
You can also opt-out of targeted advertising from many ad networks:
Cookie Consent and Compliance
By using thecookingrecipe (https://www.thecookingrecipe.com), you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
GDPR (EU Users): If you are a user from the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We will obtain your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
CCPA/CPRA (California Users): If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information. This includes the right to know what personal information we collect about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not “sell” your personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.
CalOPPA: Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.
Cookie Retention Periods
The retention periods for cookies vary depending on the type of cookie. Some cookies are session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser. Other cookies are persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a longer period of time. The specific retention periods for the cookies we use are listed in the table above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at contact@thecookingrecipe.com.