What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how TheRecipeHive ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at therecipehive.com (the "Service").

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, including:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how visitors use our website
• To provide personalized content and advertisements
• To improve our website's performance and user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as:

• Setting your privacy preferences
• Logging in or filling in forms
• Managing your shopping cart or preferences
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud

Without these cookies, some parts of our website may not work properly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us:

• Count visits and traffic sources
• Measure and improve website performance
• Understand which pages are most popular
• See how visitors navigate through the site

Examples: Google Analytics, internal analytics tools

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They allow us to:

• Remember your preferences (language, region)
• Provide enhanced features like recipe recommendations
• Remember your login status
• Customize content based on your interests

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to:

• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Track visits across websites to build advertising profiles
• Provide social media features

Examples: Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel, social media plugins

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use various third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by how long they stay on your device:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us:

• Maintain your session while browsing
• Remember items in your shopping cart
• Ensure security during your visit

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from minutes to years) or until you delete them. They help us:

• Remember your preferences for future visits
• Provide personalized content
• Analyze long-term website usage patterns

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

• View which cookies have been set and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

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

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific types of cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Google Ads: Ad Settings
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

If You Disable Essential Cookies:

• Some website functions may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information frequently
• Security features may be compromised

If You Disable Analytics Cookies:

• We cannot track website performance
• Improvements to user experience may be limited
• Issue identification and resolution may be delayed

If You Disable Marketing Cookies:

• Advertisements may be less relevant to your interests
• You may see the same ads repeatedly
• Social media features may not work properly

Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

Small transparent images used to track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Local Storage

Browser storage that allows websites to store data locally within a user's browser, providing enhanced functionality.

Device Fingerprinting

Collection of information about your device and browser to create a unique identifier for analytics and security purposes.

Mobile Applications

If we develop mobile applications in the future, they may use similar tracking technologies. Mobile-specific tracking may include:

• Device identifiers (IDFA, Android ID)
• Location data (with your permission)
• Push notification tokens
• App usage analytics

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• We may notify you via email or website banner for significant changes
• Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: