Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide relevant content. Think of them like digital sticky notes that remind the website about you when you return.
How Ricipis Uses Cookies
We use cookies to make your experience better and more personalized. Here’s what we actually do:
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality:
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in as you browse
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and maintain site security
- Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic evenly for better performance
You cannot disable these cookies as they’re essential for the site to work properly.
Functional Cookies (Enhance Experience)
These remember your preferences:
- Dietary filter selections (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
- Recipe category preferences (quick meals, desserts, etc.)
- Language and region settings
- Whether you’ve closed notification banners
Analytics Cookies (Help Us Improve)
We use these to understand how people use Ricipis:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, time spent, navigation patterns
- Hotjar (occasionally): Shows us how users interact with pages
- Pages visited and popular recipes
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (general region, not specific address)
This data is anonymized and helps us improve content and user experience.
Advertising Cookies (Personalized Ads)
If you consent, we use these for relevant advertising:
- Google AdSense: Displays ads based on your interests
- Facebook Pixel: Shows relevant ads on Facebook/Instagram
- Pinterest Tag: Enables recipe discovery on Pinterest
- Retargeting cookies to show ads for content you’ve viewed
These cookies track your behavior across websites to deliver personalized ads. You can opt out anytime.
Social Media Cookies
When you interact with social sharing buttons:
- Facebook: Enables sharing and tracks engagement
- Pinterest: Allows pinning recipes
- Instagram: Connects content to our profile
- TikTok: Links to our video content
These third-party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by services we don’t directly control:
- Email service provider (Mailchimp) for newsletter management
- Video embed services (YouTube, Vimeo) if we include videos
- Comment systems if we use third-party comments
- Payment processors for any transactions
Each third party has their own cookie policy and privacy practices.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Accepting or Rejecting Cookies
When you first visit Ricipis, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies for full functionality
- Reject non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, advertising)
- Customize preferences by cookie category
- Change your mind anytime via cookie settings
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
Opt-Out Tools
For advertising cookies specifically:
- Google Ads: myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy
- Facebook: facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
Mobile App Settings
If we develop a mobile app, you can manage:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads
Cookie Lifespan
Different cookies last different amounts of time:
- Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration (usually 1-24 months)
- Third-party cookies: Follow provider’s retention policies
Cookies We Use (Specific List)
First-Party Cookies (Set by Ricipis)
_ricipis_session: Maintains login state (session cookie)dietary_preferences: Remembers your filter settings (1 year)cookie_consent: Records your cookie preferences (1 year)recipe_favorites: Stores your saved recipes (1 year)
Third-Party Cookies
_ga, _gid: Google Analytics (performance tracking)fr, _fbp: Facebook Pixel (advertising)_pin_unauth: Pinterest Tag (social sharing)- Various Google AdSense cookies (advertising)
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use and why
- Access data collected through cookies
- Withdraw cookie consent at any time
- Request deletion of cookie data
- Opt out of advertising cookies
- Receive information in clear, plain language
Children’s Privacy
Ricipis does not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided data through our cookies, contact us at [email protected].
Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie technology
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory changes
- Improvements to privacy practices
Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via email to subscribers.
International Data Transfers
Cookies may transfer your data internationally, particularly to:
- United States (Google, Facebook servers)
- European Union (our primary servers)
- Other countries where service providers operate
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all transfers in compliance with GDPR.
More Information
To learn more about cookies generally:
- All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
- EU Cookie Directive: ec.europa.eu/ipg/basics/legal/cookies
- Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.eu
Contact Us About Cookies
Questions or concerns about our cookie use?
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Mail: Ricipis LLC, Privacy Officer, 123 Recipe Avenue, Paris, 75001, France
We typically respond within 48 hours on weekdays. We’re happy to explain our cookie practices in more detail or help you adjust your preferences.