Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Flowrecipemasters uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
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 stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites function more effectively, improve user experience, and provide analytics data.
Cookies can be either persistent (remaining on your device until deleted) or session-based (deleted when you close your browser). They may be set by our website or by third-party services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential/Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and language preferences.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, language preferences
Performance/Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. They help us measure traffic patterns, identify which content is most popular, and improve our editorial offerings.
Examples: Google Analytics, page views, scroll depth, time on page
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your choices and preferences, such as saved articles, theme preferences, and reading history, to personalize your experience.
Examples: Reading preferences, saved articles, theme selection
Marketing/Targeting Cookies
We may use these cookies to track your interests and deliver relevant content recommendations. They help us understand which topics resonate with our audience.
Examples: Content recommendations, related articles tracking
How We Use Cookies
- • Site Functionality: Enabling essential features like navigation, user authentication, and form submissions
- • Content Analysis: Measuring article performance, reader engagement, and content effectiveness to improve our editorial strategy
- • User Experience: Remembering your preferences, reading history, and saved articles across visits
- • Content Recommendations: Personalizing article suggestions based on your reading interests
- • Security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining account security
Managing Your Cookies
You have control over cookie settings in your web browser. Most browsers allow you to:
- • View what cookies are stored on your device
- • Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Set preferences for different cookie types
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Browser-Specific Cookie Settings
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - request throttling | 1 minute |
| user_preferences | Functional | Stores user reading preferences and theme selection | 1 year |
| saved_articles | Functional | Remembers saved articles and reading list | 1 year |
| reading_history | Functional | Tracks recently read articles for recommendations | 6 months |
| content_recommendations | Marketing | Personalizes article and topic recommendations | 3 months |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Content Delivery Networks
Improves website loading speed and reliability
May set performance cookies automatically
We do not control the cookies set by third-party services. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. Flowrecipemasters respects user privacy choices through browser cookie settings and this policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our editorial team:
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