Cookies Policy

Last updated: February 22, 2025

DishesToLearn ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website dishestolearn.com. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings. This makes your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our Site. They cannot be switched off.

• Cookie consent: Remembers whether you accepted or declined our cookie banner
• Theme preference: Stores your dark/light mode choice

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our Site.

• Saved recipes: Stores your saved/favorited recipes locally on your device (localStorage)
• Newsletter subscription: Remembers if you've already subscribed

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous usage data.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, traffic sources, time on site, and device types. Data is anonymized.

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements to you. They may be set by our advertising partners.

• Google AdSense: Displays personalized or contextual advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history across the web.

3. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our Site.

4. Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• Visiting Google Ads Settings
• Using the NAI Opt-Out Tool
• Visiting Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@dishestolearn.com or through our Contact page.