Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Introduction
Fresh and Clean Recipes ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website freshandcleanrecipes.info. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our editorial platform.
We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect and use information. Please read this policy carefully to understand our cookie practices.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences or reading habits.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which function similarly to cookies by tracking your interactions with our content.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas of our site.
Purpose: Site functionality, security, user authentication
Duration: Session or persistent
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. We collect anonymous data about page visits, article engagement, and browsing patterns to improve our editorial content and user experience.
Purpose: Traffic analysis, content performance, user behavior insights
Duration: Generally 12-24 months
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language selection, font size, or layout preferences, to provide a personalized reading experience.
Purpose: User preferences, customization, localization
Duration: Long-term, typically 1-2 years
4. Performance Cookies
These cookies monitor website performance, including page load times, error reporting, and content delivery efficiency, to ensure optimal user experience.
Purpose: Performance monitoring, error tracking, optimization
Duration: Session to 12 months
How We Use Cookies
- • To provide and maintain the functionality of freshandcleanrecipes.info
- • To analyze how readers discover and consume our content
- • To improve article relevance and editorial quality
- • To remember your language and display preferences
- • To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
- • To monitor website performance and user experience metrics
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies currently used on freshandcleanrecipes.info:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session ID | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Analytics | Analytics throttling | 1 minute | |
| fcr_lang | Preference | Language preference | 1 year | Fresh and Clean Recipes |
| fcr_theme | Preference | Display theme preference | 1 year | Fresh and Clean Recipes |
| __Host-session | Essential | Session management | Session | Fresh and Clean Recipes |
| fcr_consent | Essential | Cookie consent preference | 1 year | Fresh and Clean Recipes |
| _dc_gtm | Performance | Google Tag Manager tracking | Session |
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- • View which cookies are stored on your device
- • Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Block third-party cookies
For instructions, search for "cookies" in your browser's help documentation or visit your browser settings directly.
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of analytics tracking through industry-standard tools:
- • Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit optout.networkadvertising.org
- • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit optout.aboutads.info
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Analytics and preference cookies can be disabled without impacting core features, though your experience may be less personalized.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Used to understand reader behavior and content engagement. Google Analytics is a standard analytics service that collects anonymized data about site usage.
Google Tag Manager
Used to manage and deploy analytics and performance tracking tools on our website.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
We use CDN services to deliver our content efficiently. These services may use performance-related cookies.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Cookies set by Fresh and Clean Recipes do not contain personally identifiable information. Analytics cookies collect anonymized data and are subject to strict privacy protection standards.
For more information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Statement.
We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR where applicable, and international privacy standards.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be noted, and this policy will be updated with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please reach out to our editorial team: