FastRecipe Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

FastRecipe (https://fastrecipe.us) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you have disabled them in your browser settings.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at contact@fastrecipe.us.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, or analytics data. Cookies can be first‑party (set by FastRecipe) or third‑party (set by external services that we integrate with, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential (or strictly necessary) cookies enable core functionality of the website. Without these cookies, FastRecipe would not be able to provide basic services such as:

• Maintaining your session when you navigate between pages.
• Remembering items you add to your recipe collection.
• Ensuring security features like CSRF protection.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use FastRecipe. These cookies help us understand:

• Which pages are most popular.
• How long visitors stay on each page.
• The devices and browsers used to access the site.

The data is aggregated and anonymised; it is never used to identify individual users. The primary analytics cookies include _ga, _gid, and _gat.

3.3 Social Media Cookies

FastRecipe integrates with several social platforms to make it easy for you to share recipes. When you click a share button, the following third‑party cookies may be set:

• Pinterest – Enables pinning of recipes to your boards.
• Instagram – Allows embedding of Instagram posts and tracking of interactions.
• Facebook – Powers the “Share on Facebook” button and records likes/comments when you interact through the platform.

These cookies are controlled by the respective social networks, not by FastRecipe, and they may be used for advertising and analytics by those platforms.

3.4 Preference Cookies

Preference cookies store information that improves your experience, such as:

• Language and regional settings.
• Preferred measurement units (metric vs. US customary).
• Display mode (light or dark theme).

They allow FastRecipe to remember your choices on subsequent visits, so you don’t need to set them each time.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies vary in lifespan:

5. How to Control or Delete Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings directly. Below are brief instructions for the most common browsers:

5.1 Google Chrome

1. Click the three‑dot menu > Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose “Block third‑party cookies” to stop social and analytics cookies, or “See all cookies and site data” to delete specific entries.

5.2 Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the hamburger menu > Options (or Preferences on macOS).
2. Select Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
3. Check “Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed” or click “Manage Data…” to remove individual cookies.

5.3 Apple Safari

1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy.
2. Enable “Block all cookies” to prevent any cookies, or click “Manage Website Data…” to delete specific entries.

5.4 Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three‑dot menu > Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
2. Under “Cookies and site data,” choose “Block third‑party cookies” or “See all cookies and site data” to delete them individually.

After adjusting your settings, you may need to refresh FastRecipe or clear your cache for changes to take effect. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning correctly (e.g., you may be unable to stay logged in or add recipes to your favorites).

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We review our cookie usage regularly and may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of FastRecipe after a change constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

7. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer at: