Last updated: December 28, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how ViralCarrot ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at viralcarrot.com (the "Service"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember information about their visit.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your login status.

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
• Session cookies to maintain your preferences
• Security cookies to protect against fraud

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics cookies to track page views and user behavior
• Performance monitoring cookies
• Error tracking cookies

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google AdSense uses cookies to:

• Serve personalized advertisements based on your interests
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• Prevent fraud and ensure ad quality
• Limit the number of times you see an ad
• Remember your ad preferences

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

• Language and region preferences
• Dietary preferences and cooking skill level
• Display preferences and theme settings

Third-Party Cookies

Our Service may contain cookies from third-party services that we use to enhance functionality:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google AdSense: For advertising services and revenue generation
• Unsplash API: For recipe images and visual content
• External Recipe APIs: For recipe data from third-party sources

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set up notifications when cookies are set

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain advertising cookies:

• Google AdSense: Visit Google's Ad Settings to manage your ad preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative: Use the NAI opt-out tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Use the DAA opt-out tool

EU User Consent Policy

In compliance with Google's EU User Consent Policy, we obtain consent from users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland for:

• Use of cookies and local storage
• Collection, sharing, and use of personal data for personalization of ads
• Processing of personal data for advertising purposes

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some features may not work as expected
• Advertisements may be less relevant to your interests

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at: