Last Updated: November 2025
We Love Cookies (Especially the Chocolate Chip Kind)
At Ricipes, we take cookies very seriously. Usually, that means we are debating whether to brown the butter or how much sea salt to sprinkle on top. However, in the digital world, “cookies” mean something slightly different.
While they aren’t as delicious as the ones Sofia bakes in our test kitchen, digital cookies are essential ingredients that help our website run smoothly. They ensure that when you visit us, you get a personalized, functional, and seamless experience.
This policy explains what these digital ingredients are, how we use them, and how you can control them. Think of this as the nutritional label for our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
In the culinary world, a cookie is a sweet treat. In the tech world, a cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website.
Think of cookies like a Sous Chef for your browser. They help us remember you. For example, if you toggle our recipe measurements from “Imperial” to “Metric,” a cookie remembers that preference so you don’t have to change it for every single recipe you click on. They help us understand which recipes are popular (so Noah knows to create more of them) and which ones might need fixing.
2. How We Use Cookies
Just like a good recipe requires a balance of flavors, our website uses different types of cookies to achieve the perfect result. We use them to:
- Keep you signed in (if you have an account).
- Remember your preferences (like language or measurement units).
- Analyze traffic so we know if you prefer 30-minute dinners or slow-cooked stews.
- Show relevant ads, because running a high-quality test kitchen isn’t free.
3. The “Menu” of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into four main types. Here is the breakdown:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (The Flour & Water)
These are the non-negotiables. Without these, the website simply won’t work properly. They allow you to navigate the page, use secure features, and access recipes. You cannot switch these off in our systems, as the site would “collapse” without them (much like a soufflé without eggs).
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (The Taste Testers)
These cookies help us understand how you use Ricipes. They tell us which pages are the most visited and where visitors might be getting stuck.
- Why we use them: They help Grace and the team see if a new site layout is working or if a specific page is loading too slowly. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We don’t know who you are, just how you navigate.
C. Functional Cookies (The Personal Touch)
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages (like video players for our tutorials).
- Example: Remembering that you already subscribed to the newsletter so we don’t ask you again every 5 minutes.
D. Targeting & Advertising Cookies (The Daily Specials)
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
- Why we use them: If you love baking, these cookies help ensuring you see ads for mixers or baking sheets, rather than car tires. They do not store direct personal information but uniquely identify your browser and internet device.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Sometimes, we invite guest chefs into our kitchen. Similarly, we use trusted third-party services on Ricipes.
- Google Analytics: To help us measure traffic and usage trends.
- Social Media: Our site includes buttons for Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram so you can easily share Lucas’s photos or Hannah’s recipes. These platforms may set their own cookies to track your activity. We recommend checking their respective privacy policies for details.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences (Your Kitchen, Your Rules)
We believe you should be the head chef of your own data. You have the right to accept or reject cookies.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Check the “Help” menu of your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
- Opt-Out Tools: For advertising cookies, you can use tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance or Your Online Choices to opt-out of interest-based advertising.
Please note: If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of Ricipes (like saving recipes or measurement toggles) may not work as intended. It might be like trying to cook pasta without boiling water technically possible, but much harder.
6. Updates to This Policy
Just like we update our recipes when we find a better technique, we may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or just want to argue about whether oatmeal raisin cookies count as dessert (Grace says yes, Noah says no), please contact us.
Email: [email protected] Address: Ricipes Media, Austin, Texas.
Disclaimer: While we are experts in soup and sourdough, we are not lawyers. This document is provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed by legal counsel to ensure full compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and local laws applicable to your specific location.