Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 10, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how theusrecipe.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://www.theusrecipe.com. It describes what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how you can manage or disable them, and your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your choices and applicable law.
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 website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing activity. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services (third-party cookies).
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on theusrecipe.com:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and load balancing. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly. Examples include session cookies that maintain your login state.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our content, user experience, and website performance. For example, we use Google Analytics to track page views, time spent on site, and traffic sources.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense or other ad partners). They track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you targeted ads. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or recipe display settings) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of the website.
Specific Cookies We Use
Below are examples of specific cookies that may be set on theusrecipe.com:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, such as the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the duration of their visit. This information is aggregated and anonymized. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Advertising Networks: We may partner with third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense, Mediavine, or similar) to display ads on our website. These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our site or other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data for advertising at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
You can also opt out of third-party advertising cookies through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
Consent Under GDPR (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data (including cookies) based on your explicit consent, except for essential cookies which are necessary for the operation of our website. When you first visit theusrecipe.com, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, and preference cookies). You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website. Under the GDPR, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Your Rights Under CCPA and CPRA (California Users)
If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information. Cookies that collect personal information (such as online identifiers, browsing history, or preferences) may be considered “personal information” under these laws. You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not sell your personal information in exchange for monetary compensation, but we may share it for targeted advertising purposes. You can opt out by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website or by managing your cookie preferences.
- Correct inaccurate personal information.
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information.
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by law.
CalOPPA Compliance
Pursuant to the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we agree to the following:
- Users can visit our website anonymously.
- Our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy are accessible via a link on our homepage.
- We will notify users of any changes to our privacy or cookie policies by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
- Users can change their cookie preferences at any time through their browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.theusrecipe.com
Jurisdiction: United States of America, State of New York
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies and similar technologies.