This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the website recipetoeat.com.br (the "Site"), what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage or disable them. This policy complements our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

By continuing to browse the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can adjust your browser settings or use the available cookie management tools.

1. What Are Cookies

1.1. Definition

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing and are widely used to make websites work efficiently.

1.2. Types of Storage

In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use:

• Web beacons: Small graphic images (pixel tags or transparent GIFs)
• Local Storage: Local storage in the browser (HTML5)
• Session Storage: Temporary storage during the session
• Device identifiers: Unique mobile device IDs

1.3. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Recipe to Eat
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external partners (Google AdSense, Google Analytics)

1.4. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close the browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on the device for a specific period

2. Why We Use Cookies

2.1. Essential Functionality

• Remember language preferences and settings
• Keep you logged in if you have an account
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

2.2. Analytics and Performance

• Understand how visitors use the Site
• Identify technical problems
• Measure campaign effectiveness
• Obtain aggregate demographic insights

2.3. Personalization

• Recommend relevant recipes and content
• Remember viewed or favorited recipes
• Adapt experience to culinary preferences

2.4. Advertising and Monetization

• Display relevant ads via Google AdSense
• Measure ad effectiveness
• Conduct remarketing
• Target ads based on culinary interests
• Prevent advertising fraud

2.5. Social Sharing

• Allow sharing on social networks
• Integrate social media widgets

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies ❌ Cannot be Disabled

Purpose: Essential for the basic functioning of the Site

Examples:

• Session authentication
• Security and CSRF prevention
• Load balancing
• Remembering cookie consent

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest to provide requested services

Duration: Most are session cookies

3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies ✅ Can be Disabled

Purpose: Collect information about Site usage for improvements

Tools:

• Google Analytics: Tracking visits, pages, traffic source

Information collected:

• Pages visited and navigation order
• Time spent on each recipe
• Device type, browser, operating system
• Anonymized IP address
• Screen resolution

Legal Basis: Consent via cookie banner

Duration: Up to 14-24 months

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3.3. Functionality Cookies ✅ Can be Disabled

Purpose: Remember choices and preferences for a personalized experience

Examples:

• Viewing preferences (dark/light mode)
• Favorited or saved recipes for later
• Excluded ingredients due to preference or allergy
• Recommendations based on culinary history

Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest

Duration: 30 days to 12 months

3.4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies ✅ Can be Disabled

Purpose: Display relevant ads and measure effectiveness (primary monetization method)

Examples:

• Google AdSense: Personalized ads
• Remarketing: Ads on other sites
• Measurement: Tracking clicks and interactions
• Targeting: Profile of culinary interests

Information collected:

• Browsing history (viewed recipes)
• Interactions with ads
• Inferred interests (e.g., "cooking," "sweet recipes")
• Approximate demographic data
• Approximate location (based on IP)

Legal Basis: Explicit consent

Duration: Up to 24 months

Partners:

• Google AdSense and DoubleClick: Google Advertising Policies
• Certified partners: List of Partners

4. Google AdSense and DART Cookie

4.1. Advertising Program

Recipe to Eat uses Google AdSense for monetization. Google uses cookies to:

1. Select relevant ads based on:
   • Page content (contextual advertising - e.g., utensil ads on recipe pages)
   • Browsing history (behavioral advertising)
   • Previous interactions with ads
2. Measure performance:
   • Impressions, clicks, and conversions
3. Prevent fraud:
   • Detect invalid clicks
   • Ensure traffic quality
4. Remarketing:
   • Create audiences based on culinary interests
   • Show ads on the Google Display Network

4.2. DART Cookie

The DART cookie (DoubleClick) is Google's main advertising cookie.

• Purpose: Track visits for personalized ads
• Set by: Google LLC
• Duration: Up to 24 months
• How to disable: Google Ad Settings

5. Specific Cookies Used

5.1. Recipe to Eat First-Party Cookies

Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
receita_session	Essential	User session	Session
receita_consent	Essential	Cookie preferences	12 months
receita_viewmode	Functional	View mode (image/text)	6 months
receita_favorites	Functional	Favorited recipes	30 days

5.2. Google AdSense Cookies

Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
__gads	Advertising	Actions after seeing ads	13 months
IDE	Advertising	DoubleClick remarketing	24 months
test_cookie	Advertising	Check cookie support	15 min

5.3. Google Analytics Cookies

Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Analytics	Identify unique users	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Identify unique users	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Limit request rate	1 minute

5.4. Social Media Cookies

Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
fr	Facebook	Advertising and measurement	3 months
_fbp	Facebook	Pixel tracking	3 months
personalization_id	Twitter	Personalization	2 years

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

6.1. Consent Banner (Recommended)

Upon first visit, a banner allows you to:

• ✅ Accept All: All cookies enabled
• ❌ Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies
• ⚙️ Customize: Choose categories

Change preferences by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

6.2. Google Ad Settings

1. Go to: adssettings.google.com
2. Turn off "Ad personalization"
3. Manage advertising interests

Result: Non-personalized ads

6.3. Advertising Network Opt-Out

• NAI: optout.networkadvertising.org
• DAA: optout.aboutads.info
• EDAA (EU): youronlinechoices.eu

6.4. Google Analytics Opt-Out Extension

Download: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6.5. Browser Settings

6.6. Mobile Devices

Android:

• Chrome: Same settings as desktop
• Settings > Google > Ads > Disable personalization

iOS:

• Settings > Safari > Prevent Cross-Site Tracking
• Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential Cookies Disabled:

• ❌ Unable to log in
• ❌ Settings not saved
• ❌ Features may not work

Analytics Cookies Disabled:

• ✅ Site functions normally
• ⚠️ Does not contribute to statistics
• ⚠️ Recipe recommendations less accurate

Functionality Cookies Disabled:

• ⚠️ Preferences not remembered
• ⚠️ Favorite recipes not saved
• ⚠️ May see repeated content

Advertising Cookies Disabled:

• ✅ Will still see ads (necessary for monetization)
• ⚠️ Less relevant ads (e.g., less related to cooking)
• ⚠️ May see repetitive ads
• ✅ Greater privacy

8. Consent and Legal Compliance

8.1. Applicable Legislation

This Policy complies with:

• LGPD (Brazil): Law No. 13.709/2018
• GDPR (European Union): Regulation (EU) 2016/679
• ePrivacy Directive (EU): Directive 2002/58/EC
• CCPA (California): California Consumer Privacy Act

8.2. Explicit Consent (Opt-In)

For non-essential cookies, we obtain explicit consent before activating them.

Process:

1. Banner appears on first visit
2. You choose to accept/reject/customize
3. Choice is saved

8.3. Consent for Advertising

EU/EEA Users (GDPR):

• Consent before personalized ads
• Clear option to accept/reject
• If rejected: non-personalized contextual ads

Brazil Users (LGPD):

• Informed consent on data use
• Right to revoke at any time

California Users (CCPA):

• Right to opt-out (we do not sell data)

8.4. Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time:

1. Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer
2. Adjust preferences
3. Save changes

8.5. Consent Record

We keep records for up to 5 years:

• Date and time of consent
• Accepted categories
• Version of the Policy in effect
• IP address (legal proof)

9. Updates to this Policy

9.1. Right to Modify

We may update to reflect:

• Changes in technologies
• New advertising partners
• Changes in laws
• Changes in Google AdSense practices

9.2. Notification

We will notify material changes via:

• Prominent banner for 30 days
• Update of the date at the top
• Email (if applicable)
• New consent if necessary

9.3. Current Version

Always available at: recipetoeat.com.br/cookie-policy

10. Contact

For questions about cookies:

Specific Issues:

Consent and preferences:

Use "Cookie Settings" in the Site footer

Google Ads:

• Report inappropriate ads: "Google Ads" link on ads
• Help Center: support.google.com/adsense

Data protection:

See our full Privacy Policy

Complaints:

• Brazil (ANPD): gov.br/anpd
• European Union: Local data protection authority

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