What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website or use the FlavorShare mobile app. They help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, analyze site performance, and deliver personalized content that matches your culinary interests.
We use both first-party cookies (set by FlavorShare) and third-party cookies (set by trusted partners like analytics providers). Your privacy is important to us, and you maintain full control over your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies to give you better transparency. Here’s a breakdown of each type and why we use them:
| Category | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core functionality like login, security, and cart/session management. | session_id, csrf_token |
| Functional | Remember your preferences, language, region, and recipe collection settings. | user_theme, measurement_unit |
| Analytics | Help us understand how you use our platform to improve recipe discovery and site performance. | _ga, _gid |
| Marketing | Used to show relevant cooking class ads or sponsored recipes based on your interests. | fbp, _fbp |
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function properly. All other categories can be toggled on or off in your account settings or via the cookie banner.
How to Manage or Delete Cookies
You have several ways to control how FlavorShare uses cookies. Whether you prefer in-app settings or browser controls, we make it easy to stay in charge of your data.
1. In-App & Account Settings
- Go to Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
- Toggle individual categories on or off
- Changes apply immediately; essential cookies will remain active
2. Browser Controls
You can configure your web browser to block or delete cookies. Keep in mind that disabling cookies may affect login sessions, recipe saves, and personalized feeds.
🌐 Chrome
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies → Manage cookies
🦊 Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
🧭 Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
🔵 Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
3. Mobile App Permissions
For iOS and Android, you can restrict app tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Toggle off for FlavorShare
- Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Delete advertising ID
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Essential cookies are automatically enabled and cannot be turned off. Disabling optional cookies may limit personalized features like recipe recommendations, saved collections, and analytics, but core browsing and login will continue to work.
We only share anonymized, aggregated analytics data with trusted partners like Google Analytics and cloud hosting providers. We never sell personal browsing data or share your recipe content with advertisers.
Our cookie policy is reviewed quarterly. If we introduce new tracking technologies or change how data is processed, we will notify you via the cookie banner and update this page accordingly.
Yes. Navigate to Settings → Privacy → Personalization and toggle off "AI Recipe Recommendations." This will stop behavioral tracking cookies from influencing your feed.
Still Have Questions?
If you need further clarification about our cookie practices, data processing, or privacy controls, our support team is here to help.
📧 Contact Privacy Support
We typically respond within 24 hours. You can also submit a data access or deletion request directly through our support portal.
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