Cookie Policy

1. 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 more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our Service, and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

RecipeReborn uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and session management
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and performance optimization
• Remembering your login state between visits

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Service to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features:

• Remembering your dietary preference filters
• Saving your search queries and recent recipes
• Storing your UI preferences (theme, layout)
• Language and region preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service:

• Measuring page views and user engagement
• Understanding which features are most popular
• Identifying technical issues and errors
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve the Service

We use anonymized data for analytics purposes and do not tie this information to your personal identity.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Authentication Services: For secure login and session management
• AI Processing: For recipe generation functionality
• Hosting and Infrastructure: For Service delivery and performance
• Analytics: For understanding Service usage and improvements

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser
• Enable "Do Not Track" settings

Please note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using certain features of the Service, including login and recipe saving functionality.

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on managing cookies in specific browsers, visit:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device settings or browser app settings. The exact method varies by device and browser.

6. Cookie Lifespan

The cookies we use have varying lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Authentication cookies: Typically 7-30 days, depending on your "remember me" preference
• Preference cookies: 1-12 months
• Analytics cookies: Typically 1-2 years

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices as described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our Service. We will post any updates on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our website or support channels. You can also refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.