Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy – PrestoRecipes

Effective Date: March 10, 2025

At PrestoRecipes, we are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use your data. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. These files help websites remember user preferences, enhance security, and improve overall functionality.

Cookies allow us to:

✅ Store your preferences and settings for a personalized experience.
✅ Improve security by detecting and preventing fraudulent activities.
✅ Analyze website performance and user behavior.
✅ Deliver relevant advertising tailored to your interests.

Cookies are not harmful and do not contain viruses or malicious code. They simply help improve website usability and efficiency.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

To provide the best browsing experience, we use different types of cookies on PrestoRecipes:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the website. They enable features such as page navigation, secure login, and access to certain areas of the site. Without these cookies, PrestoRecipes may not function properly.

Examples:

  • Remembering your login details for a seamless browsing experience.
  • Ensuring website security and protecting against cyber threats.

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our website. They help us analyze site performance, identify issues, and enhance user experience.

Examples:

  • Tracking page load times and error reports.
  • Measuring how visitors navigate through the website.

3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and choices, making your experience more personalized.

Examples:

  • Remembering your language or region settings.
  • Keeping track of your favorite recipes.

4. Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing history and preferences. They also help measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Examples:

  • Showing relevant recipe recommendations based on your past searches.
  • Displaying food-related advertisements that match your interests.

3. Third-Party Cookies Policy

We may use third-party cookies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and provide personalized content. These third-party services help us improve our website and provide a better user experience.

1. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track website performance and understand how users interact with our content. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about your browsing activity, such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, and time spent on each page.

2. Advertising Networks

We may work with third-party advertising networks to display personalized ads. These networks use cookies to track browsing behavior across different websites and deliver relevant advertisements.

🔹 You can learn more about Google’s data practices by visiting Google’s Privacy & Terms.

4. Why We Use Cookies

Cookies play a crucial role in improving your experience on PrestoRecipes. Here’s how they benefit you:

🔹 Better Website Performance – Ensuring smooth navigation and fast page loading.
🔹 Personalized Experience – Remembering your preferences and recipe choices.
🔹 Improved Content Recommendations – Suggesting recipes based on your previous interactions.
🔹 Security and Fraud Prevention – Protecting your information and maintaining secure login sessions.

We do not use cookies to store sensitive personal data such as financial details, medical records, or passwords.

You have full control over how cookies are used on your device. If you wish to disable or modify cookie settings, you can do so through your browser settings.

Here’s how you can manage cookies in different browsers:

🔹 Google Chrome: Manage cookies
🔹 Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies
🔹 Safari: Manage cookies
🔹 Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies

If you want to opt out of targeted advertising, you can visit:

🔹 Network Advertising Initiative
🔹 Your Online Choices

⚠️ Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, such as login sessions, personalized recommendations, and performance tracking.

6. Data Collected by Cookies

Cookies do not collect personal data such as names, emails, or passwords. Instead, they may collect non-personal data to improve website functionality. This includes:

📍 IP Address – Helps identify general location for language preferences.
🌐 Browser Type & Version – Ensures compatibility with different browsers.
📄 Pages Visited – Helps analyze popular recipes and content.
⏳ Time Spent on Pages – Improves user experience and site performance.
📅 Date & Time of Access – Tracks website traffic patterns.

This data is used to enhance the website experience without compromising your privacy.

7. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect technological advancements, legal changes, or business updates. If we make significant changes, we will:

🔹 Post an updated version of Cookies Policy on this page.
🔹 Update the Effective Date to reflect the changes.
🔹 Provide a notification on our homepage if necessary.

We encourage users to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please feel free to contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: www.prestorecipes.com

By using PrestoRecipes, you acknowledge and consent to our use of cookies. If you disagree with any part of this policy, we recommend adjusting your settings or discontinuing the use of our website.