Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Flavoreer ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and mobile applications (collectively, the "Services"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.
By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not accept the use of cookies, please disable them as explained in the "How to Control Cookies" section below, or refrain from using our Services.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie remains on your device when you go offline, while a session cookie is deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags), local storage, and mobile device identifiers for similar purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. The cookies we use can be categorized as follows:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submission. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser settings.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our Services to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
For Flavoreer specifically, functional cookies help us:
- Remember your login information (if you choose the "remember me" option)
- Store your ingredient selections between sessions
- Save your dietary preferences and recipe history
- Customize your experience based on your past interactions
Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Services, including which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. We use this information to improve our Services and enhance user experience. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
We use Google Analytics, which places cookies on your device to help us analyze how users interact with our Services. Information generated by these cookies about your use of our Services (including your IP address) may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits and activity when using our Services. They are used to build a profile of your interests and to display relevant advertisements on other websites you visit. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Cookie Details
Below is a detailed list of the cookies used on our Services:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| flavoreer_auth | Essential | Authenticates logged-in users | 30 days |
| flavoreer_ingredients | Functional | Stores user's selected ingredients to avoid re-entering | 90 days |
| flavoreer_preferences | Functional | Stores user dietary preferences and cooking settings | 90 days |
| _ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Please note that this list may not be exhaustive and may be updated as our Services evolve.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information and report website usage statistics. Learn more about Google's privacy practices.
- Social Media Platforms: If you use social sharing buttons on our Services, these platforms may set cookies on your device. These cookies help them recognize you when you want to share content.
Third-party cookies are governed by each third party's specific privacy policy, not this Cookie Policy.
How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience and parts of our Services may no longer be fully accessible.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:
Opt-Out of Specific Cookies
For Google Analytics, you can opt-out by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Due to the lack of a common standard for Do Not Track signals, our Services currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals from browsers.
Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we also use other technologies such as local storage to store information on your device:
Local Storage
Local storage allows websites to store information locally on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data does not expire and is not automatically sent with every request to the server. We use local storage to:
- Store your recipe history
- Save your ingredient selections between visits
- Remember your user interface preferences
Clearing Local Storage
You can clear local storage using similar methods to clearing cookies in your browser settings. In most browsers, this is done through the "Clear browsing data" or similar option.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our Services. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected].