Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Understanding Cookies on Our Platform
Organic Recipe School is an independent editorial platform dedicated to sharing knowledge about organic recipes, cooking techniques, and sustainable food practices. Like most digital publications, we use cookies to enhance your reading experience and understand how visitors interact with our content.
This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage them. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy while you explore our articles and resources.
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 when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide a more personalized experience on subsequent visits.
Key Point: Cookies are not harmful programs or viruses. They are harmless data files that improve your browsing experience across the internet.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation, accessing secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences.
Necessity: Required | Duration: Session to 1 year
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how readers interact with our content. We collect anonymous data about which articles are most read, how long visitors stay on pages, and which sections interest our audience most.
Necessity: Optional | Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized reading experience. For example, they may remember your preferred article categories or language settings.
Necessity: Optional | Duration: Up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to gather statistical information about our audience. This helps our editorial team understand content performance and identify topics that resonate with our readers.
Necessity: Optional | Duration: Up to 2 years
How We Use Cookies
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Site Functionality
Ensuring our website loads correctly and that all features work as intended for our readers.
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Content Performance
Measuring which articles, recipes, and guides are most valuable to our audience.
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User Preferences
Remembering your reading preferences and customization choices for a better experience.
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Editorial Insights
Gathering insights to help our editorial team create more relevant and valuable content.
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Security
Protecting your data and maintaining the security of our platform.
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
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| session_id | Maintains your browsing session | Session | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores your reading preferences and settings | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics - Unique user identification | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Session identification | 24 hours | Analytics |
| page_views | Tracks which articles have been viewed | 30 days | Performance |
| article_history | Maintains your article reading history | 90 days | Functional |
| content_preference | Remembers preferred article categories | 6 months | Functional |
How to Manage Your Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies from specific websites
- Block cookies from new websites
- Block third-party cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser Instructions
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy and Services → Clear browsing data
Our Cookie Preference Center
When you first visit our site, you have the option to manage your cookie preferences. You can accept all cookies, decline optional cookies, or customize which types of cookies we use. You can change these settings at any time by visiting our cookie preference page.
Opt-Out of Analytics
If you prefer not to have your data collected for analytics purposes, you can:
- Use your browser's "Do Not Track" feature (if available)
- Install Google Analytics opt-out browser extension
- Decline analytics cookies through our preference center
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to external websites or embedded content from third parties. These external sites have their own cookie policies and privacy practices. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites. When you access external content or links, you agree to their terms and policies.
Your Privacy Rights
We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable. You have the right to:
- • Access information about the cookies we use on our platform
- • Opt-out of non-essential cookies at any time
- • Request deletion of your cookie data
- • Control how your data is used and processed
- • Receive clear information about our cookie practices
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your information.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, our editorial team welcomes your feedback.
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