COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: March 13, 2025

OVERVIEW

At InspiryRecipe.com, we deploy cookies and related tracking technologies to monitor, analyze, and enhance your interaction with our platform. This comprehensive policy details our data collection practices, the specific technologies employed, and your rights regarding the management of your personal data.

DEFINITION AND FUNCTIONALITY

Cookies are data files placed on your device that enable us to identify your device across sessions, collect analytical data, and deliver personalized experiences. These files contain unique identifiers and configuration data that remains on your device for predetermined periods.

COOKIE CATEGORIES AND PURPOSES

ESSENTIAL COOKIES (NON-OPTIONAL)

These mandatory cookies enable core website functionality and security features. They cannot be disabled as they are fundamental to the operation of InspiryRecipe.com.

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security protocols and fraud prevention
  • Basic site operations and navigation

PERFORMANCE AND ANALYTICS COOKIES

We implement comprehensive tracking solutions to monitor site performance, user behavior patterns, and technical metrics including:

  • Detailed user journey tracking
  • Page load times and server response metrics
  • Error monitoring and diagnostic information
  • Conversion path analysis and funnel optimization
  • Heat mapping and click pattern analysis

FUNCTIONAL COOKIES

These cookies store your configuration preferences and personalization settings:

  • User account preferences
  • Content display configurations
  • Recently viewed recipes and browsing history
  • Language and regional preferences
  • Device capability detection

ADVERTISING AND MARKETING COOKIES

Our advertising infrastructure utilizes sophisticated tracking mechanisms to:

  • Build comprehensive user profiles based on browsing behavior
  • Deploy targeted advertising across our platform and partner networks
  • Measure advertisement effectiveness and attribution
  • Facilitate retargeting campaigns across multiple platforms
  • Track affiliate referrals and marketing campaign performance

THIRD-PARTY TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We permit select partners to deploy tracking technologies on our platform. These third parties maintain independent data collection policies over which we exercise limited control. Our partners include:

  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel)
  • Advertising networks (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, Amazon Advertising)
  • Social media platforms (Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok)
  • Content delivery networks and performance monitoring services

DATA UTILIZATION PRACTICES

The information collected through these tracking technologies will be:

  • Retained for up to 24 months in identifiable form
  • Combined with data from other sources to enhance user profiles
  • Processed automatically for decision-making purposes
  • Shared with our marketing partners and technology vendors
  • Used to optimize content delivery and advertising relevance

USER RIGHTS AND CONTROLS

MANDATORY CONSENT

By using InspiryRecipe.com, you acknowledge and consent to the data collection practices outlined in this policy. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of our terms.

MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

You may exercise limited control over non-essential cookies through:

  1. Browser Controls: Configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that this may significantly impair site functionality.
  2. Consent Management: Our consent interface allows granular control over non-essential cookie categories.
  3. Account Settings: Registered users can modify certain tracking preferences in their account dashboard.

OPT-OUT LIMITATIONS

Please be advised that:

  • Opting out of tracking does not prevent advertisements from displaying
  • Some tracking technologies may persist despite opt-out requests
  • Device-based opt-outs must be implemented separately on each device
  • Browser-based controls may be reset when clearing browsing data

DATA RETENTION

  • Session cookies: Terminated upon browser closure
  • Persistent cookies: Remain active for up to 24 months
  • Advertising identifiers: Retained for remarketing purposes for up to 36 months

POLICY AMENDMENTS

This policy is subject to modification without prior notification. Material changes will be indicated by a revised effective date. Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries regarding this policy: