Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

This policy explains how Recipiano uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze how you use the site, and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. You cannot disable these and still use our site.

Session Cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate our site
Security Cookies: Protect against spam, fraud, and abuse
Load Balancing: Distribute traffic for optimal performance

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These remember your preferences and choices.

Language Preferences: Remember if you prefer recipe measurements in metric or imperial
Display Settings: Remember if you prefer grid or list view for recipes
Saved Recipes: Store your favorited recipes locally
Comment Form Data: Remember your name and email for easier commenting

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how visitors use our site.

Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources

  • Cookie Names: _ga, _gid, _gat
  • Duration: 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid)
  • Data Collected: Anonymized IP, pages visited, device type, referral source
  • Purpose: Understand which recipes are popular, how users navigate, where traffic comes from

Hotjar: Records user behavior patterns (heatmaps, recordings)

  • Cookie Names: _hjid, _hjSessionUser
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Data Collected: Mouse movements, scroll depth, click patterns
  • Purpose: Identify usability issues and improve site design

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

Track your activity for advertising purposes.

Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions from Facebook ads

  • Cookie Names: _fbp, fr
  • Duration: 90 days
  • Purpose: Measure ad effectiveness, retarget visitors

Pinterest Tag: Tracks pins and conversions

  • Cookie Names: _pinterest_ct
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Purpose: Understand recipe sharing behavior

Social Media Cookies

Created when you use social sharing buttons.

Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter: Enable sharing and track shares

  • Purpose: Allow easy recipe sharing to social platforms
  • Data Collected: Governed by each platform’s privacy policy

How We Use Cookies

Improve User Experience: Remember your preferences so you don’t have to reset them each visit
Analyze Traffic: Understand which recipes are most popular and how people use our site
Prevent Spam: Protect comment sections from bots and abuse
Optimize Performance: Ensure fast loading times across all devices
Measure Effectiveness: Track which traffic sources bring engaged readers

Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our site, you’ll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by category

You can change these preferences anytime by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we disable non-essential tracking cookies.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

  • Essential features will still work
  • We won’t remember your preferences (measurements, layout)
  • You’ll need to re-enter comment information each time
  • We won’t be able to analyze how you use the site
  • Some personalization features may not function
  • Social sharing may be limited

We use services with their own cookie policies:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion

  • Functional: Up to 1 year
  • Analytics: Up to 2 years
  • Marketing: 90 days to 1 year

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy when:

  • We add new cookies or services
  • Laws or regulations change
  • We improve our privacy practices

Updates will be posted here with a new date. Continued use implies acceptance of changes.

Questions About Cookies?

Contact us at privacy@recipiano.com if you have questions about our cookie practices. We’re happy to provide more details about any specific cookies or tracking technologies we use.