This Cookie Policy explains how Inspector Network LLC d.b.a. Crazy Awesome Recipes ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at crazyawesomerecipes.com.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
We may also use "Local Storage" (similar to cookies but capable of holding more data) to store your preferences directly on your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, categorized below:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services like secure login cannot be provided.
- Laravel Session & XSRF-TOKEN: Used to identify your unique session and protect your actions against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
- BunnyCDN: Used to deliver images and assets quickly and securely from the server nearest to you.
B. Functionality & Personalization Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make to provide a more personalized experience. We do not use these to track you across other websites.
- Dietary Preferences: We store your selected food allergies, religious dietary restrictions, and holiday preferences in your browser's local storage. This allows us to automatically filter recipes and show you suggestions that are safe and relevant to you.
C. Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are.
- Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behavior, such as pages viewed and time spent on site, to help us improve our content.
D. Marketing & Affiliate Cookies
These cookies are used to track the performance of advertisements and affiliate links.
- Affiliate Tracking: When you click a link to a product we recommend (e.g., on Amazon or other retailer sites), a cookie is placed on your device to track the referral. If you make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This does not cost you anything extra.
3. Managing Your Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
- Cookie Preferences: You can change your consent settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link located in the footer of our website.
- Browser Controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality (like recipe personalization) may be restricted.