Cookies Policy

📅 Last Updated: 31/01/2025

At Lightly Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and display relevant advertisements in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Google AdSense Policies.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize users, remember preferences, and provide personalized content and advertisements.

Cookies serve different purposes—some are essential for the website’s functionality, while others enhance performance, personalization, and analytics.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on Lightly Recipes:

A. Essential Cookies

✅ Ensure core website functionality, such as navigation and security.
✅ Required for the website to function properly.
👉 Example: Session management, login authentication.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

✅ Track website usage, page views, and user interactions.
✅ Help improve website performance and user experience.
👉 Example: Google Analytics (analyzes visitor behavior).

C. Functional Cookies

✅ Remember user preferences, such as language settings and saved recipes.
✅ Provide a more personalized experience.
👉 Example: Storing your theme preferences or saved recipe filters.

D. Advertising & Targeting Cookies

✅ Display relevant ads based on your interests.
✅ Help us monetize our content through Google AdSense.
👉 Example: Google AdSense (delivers personalized or contextual ads).

E. Third-Party Cookies

✅ Used by third-party services such as social media, analytics, and advertising platforms.
✅ Help with tracking, remarketing, and performance analysis.
👉 Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, YouTube embedded content.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

✔ Ensure website functionality and security.
✔ Recognize returning users and remember their preferences.
✔ Analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
✔ Display targeted advertisements through Google AdSense.
✔ Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance security.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over how cookies are used on Lightly Recipes.

A. Cookie Consent Banner

When you visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
✅ Accept all cookies
✅ Reject non-essential cookies
✅ Customize cookie preferences

B. Browser Settings

You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings:

C. Opt-Out of Third-Party Cookies

If you prefer not to be tracked by third-party cookies, you can opt out:

5. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulations or our cookie practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://www.lightlyrecipes.com

By using Lightly Recipes, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website.