Cookies Policy

Last updated: December 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

OmaRecipes uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and security
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site, allowing us to improve functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Track visitor behavior to help us understand user engagement and improve our content
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display relevant ads
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for a better user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our site.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences across visits.

First-Party Cookies

Set directly by OmaRecipes to enhance your browsing experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and social media platforms to track and analyze user behavior.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website uses cookies from third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics sets cookies to track page views and user interactions. You can opt out by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting: Google Ads Settings

Social Media Platforms

If you interact with social media buttons on our site, those platforms may set cookies to track your activity.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

6. Essential vs. Non-Essential Cookies

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Authentication cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Session management cookies

Non-Essential Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance your experience but are not required for basic functionality. You can control these through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their type:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years
  • Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 26 months

8. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals, and OmaRecipes does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use other tools to control cookies and tracking as described in this policy.

9. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies 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 this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at: contact@omarecipes.com

11. Additional Resources