Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 03-05-2025

Superfitnessrecipes.com (the "Website") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies") to enhance your experience when using our Website and related services (the "Services"), optimize our operations, and comply with applicable legal requirements. This Cookie Policy explains what Cookies are, the types of Cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your Cookie preferences.

By accessing or using our Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the use of Cookies as described in this policy, except where you have opted out of non-essential Cookies in accordance with the procedures outlined below. We comply with relevant laws governing Cookies, including the ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable federal, state, and international regulations.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, mobile device, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to enable websites to function properly, remember user preferences, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. Cookies can be categorized by their duration and purpose, as outlined below.

1.1 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

• Session Cookies: These Cookies are temporary and expire automatically when you close your web browser. They are essential for maintaining your session on the Website (e.g., keeping you logged in during your visit, enabling navigation between pages) and are deleted once your browser is closed.
• Persistent Cookies: These Cookies remain on your device for a specified period (e.g., 30 days, 90 days, or 1 year) or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and browsing history for future visits to the Website (e.g., language settings, previously viewed content).

2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use Strictly Necessary Cookies without your prior consent, as they are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and Services. For all other types of Cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing, performance Cookies), we obtain your explicit consent before placing them on your device, in compliance with applicable laws. You may withdraw your consent for non-essential Cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of Cookies on our Website. Some Cookies are set directly by us (first-party Cookies), while others are set by trusted third-party service providers (third-party Cookies) to assist with our operations.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These Cookies are essential for the Website and Services to function properly. Without these Cookies, certain core features may not be available to you. We do not require your consent to use these Cookies.
Examples include: Cookies that enable secure navigation, maintain your login status, support form submissions (e.g., inquiries, account registration), and facilitate basic website functionality.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These Cookies collect information about how you use our Website, such as which pages you visit, how long you stay on each page, the links you click, and how you arrived at the Website. We use this information to analyze Website performance, identify areas for improvement, optimize user experience, and measure the effectiveness of our content.
Examples include: Cookies from analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Matomo, or similar tools. This data is typically aggregated and does not identify you personally unless you have provided personal information to us. You can learn more about Google Analytics Cookies and opt out by visiting https://policies.google.com/technologies/analytics.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These Cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences and customize your experience. They enhance usability by storing settings such as language preferences, region, font size, or previously saved items (e.g., recipe bookmarks).
Examples include: Cookies that remember your preferred language for the Website, retain your search filters, or save your login preferences (e.g., "keep me logged in" option).

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These Cookies are used to deliver personalized marketing content to you, based on your interests, browsing history, and interactions with our Website and Services. They may also be used to track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, retarget users who have previously visited our Website, and deliver relevant advertisements on third-party platforms.
Examples include: Cookies from social media platforms (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Instagram Ads), ad networks (e.g., Google Ads), or email marketing providers. These Cookies are non-essential, and we will only use them with your explicit consent.

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third-party service providers (e.g., analytics providers, payment processors, ad networks, social media platforms) to set Cookies on our Website. These third parties use Cookies to perform their services on our behalf, and their use of Cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these third-party Cookies and are not responsible for their practices.

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to manage your Cookie preferences and opt out of non-essential Cookies at any time. Below are the methods to adjust your settings:
  • Cookie Banner Consent: When you first visit our Website, you will see a Cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential Cookies (analytics, marketing, functional). You can update your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Cookies" link located at the bottom of every page on the Website.
  • Browser Settings: You can configure your web browser to block, delete, or disable Cookies. Most web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera) allow you to manage Cookies through their settings menu. For detailed instructions, refer to your browser’s help documentation. Note that blocking strictly necessary Cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and Services.
  • Third-Party Opt-Out: You can opt out of third-party marketing Cookies and targeted advertising by visiting the following opt-out platforms: Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info/
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of analytics Cookies by installing browser add-ons or extensions provided by the analytics provider (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).

5. Cookie Retention Period

We retain Cookies only for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which they were set, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typical retention periods for our Cookies are as follows:
  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Session Cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent strictly necessary Cookies are retained for up to 1 year.
  • Analytics and Performance Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years from your last visit to the Website.
  • Functional Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year from your last interaction with the relevant feature.
  • Marketing and Targeting Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year from your last interaction with our marketing content or Website.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Retention periods are determined by the third-party provider and are subject to their privacy policies.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our Cookie practices, new technologies, or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and post the updated version on the Website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued access to or use of the Website and Services after the updated policy is posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes. For material changes, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Website.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, our use of Cookies, or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: business@superfitnessrecipes.com