Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 22, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how DinnerInSeconds uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services.
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 help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account authentication, and remembering your login status. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work correctly without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your logged-in session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as intended.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your dietary preferences and settings | 1 year |
| recent_recipes | Remembers recently viewed recipes | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _plausible | Privacy-friendly analytics to understand site usage | Session |
We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not use cookies to track individual users and does not collect personal data.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store personal information directly but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
Currently, DinnerInSeconds does not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before setting these cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that set these cookies include:
- Supabase: Authentication and session management
- Stripe: Payment processing (only when making purchases)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu. Common browsers provide the following options:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
- Receive notifications when a cookie is set
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website, as some features require cookies to function properly.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage and session storage to store certain information in your browser. These technologies are similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use them to:
- Save your recipe form inputs if you navigate away from the page
- Store temporary data to improve performance
- Remember your preferences during a browsing session
You can clear local storage and session storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website respects Do Not Track signals and will not set non-essential cookies when this signal is detected.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@dinnerinseconds.com