Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FlavorShare's Cookie Policy. This document explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, or interact with our recipe-sharing platform. By continuing to use FlavorShare, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you interact with the site, and deliver a more personalized and efficient experience. Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or address, but they may store unique identifiers that help us recognize returning users.

3. How We Use Cookies

At FlavorShare, we use cookies to ensure our platform runs smoothly and to improve your cooking and recipe-sharing experience. Specifically, we use them to:

• Secure your account: Keep you logged in securely across sessions and protect your saved recipes and collections.
• Personalize content: Tailor recipe recommendations based on your dietary preferences, cooking skill level, and past interactions.
• Improve functionality: Remember your language, region, and display settings for a seamless browsing experience.
• Analyze performance: Understand how users navigate our site to optimize load times, fix bugs, and enhance features.
• Run campaigns: Measure the effectiveness of our community events, cooking challenges, and promotional content.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize our cookies based on their purpose and lifespan:

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and are not responsible for their data practices. Key third-party providers include:

• Analytics Partners: Google Analytics, Mixpanel (for usage tracking and site optimization)
• Content Delivery: Cloudflare, Amazon CloudFront (for faster image/recipe loading)
• Social Media Widgets: Instagram, Pinterest, X (for sharing recipes and community integration)
• Advertising Networks: Meta, Google Ads (for measuring campaign reach and retargeting)

These providers may collect information about your online activities across different websites. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies for detailed information on opt-out procedures.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over the cookies you accept. You can manage your preferences at any time by:

1. Using our Cookie Settings Panel accessible via the footer of any FlavorShare page.
2. Adjusting your browser settings to block, delete, or warn you about cookies. Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their "Settings" or "Preferences" menu.
3. Using device-level ad tracking controls (iOS Limit Ad Tracking, Android Opt out of Ads Personalization).

Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of FlavorShare, such as logging in, saving recipes, or participating in community discussions. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect core functionality but may limit personalization.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our platform features. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email, a prominent notice on our homepage, or through in-app notifications. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always indicate the most recent revision.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, wish to request data deletion, or need assistance with your preferences, please contact our Privacy & Compliance team:

• Email: privacy@flavorshare.com
• Support Portal: help.flavorshare.com
• Address: FlavorShare HQ, 123 Culinary Blvd, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

We are committed to transparency and will respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 days.