🍪 Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
📋 Table of Contents
This Cookie Policy explains how GAG Recipes ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website levelbestflow.link. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Types of Tracking Technologies We Use:
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device by your web browser
- Local Storage: Larger data storage in your browser for user preferences and settings
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that exists only during your browsing session
- Web Beacons: Small transparent images used in conjunction with cookies to track user behavior
- Pixels: Tracking codes that help us understand how you interact with our content
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into the following types based on their purpose and functionality:
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are crucial for basic website functionality. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| gag_session | Maintains your session state and security | Session | HTTP |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session | HTTP |
| user_preferences | Stores your accessibility settings and display preferences | 1 year | Local Storage |
| chat_history | Maintains your chat conversation history | 30 days | Local Storage |
4. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience.
Analytics Services We Use:
5. Advertising Cookies
We use advertising cookies to display relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies help support our free content and services.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain embedded content or links to third-party services that set their own cookies:
| Third Party | Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdSense, Analytics, Tag Manager | Advertising, Analytics, Conversion tracking | Google Privacy | |
| YouTube | Video Embeds | Video content delivery | Google Privacy |
| Plausible | Analytics | Privacy-focused website analytics | Plausible Privacy |
| Discord | Community Links | Community engagement | Discord Privacy |
Important: We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services for detailed information about their data practices.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
🎛️ Website Cookie Controls
- Essential Cookies: Cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Can be disabled through browser settings
- Advertising Cookies: Can be controlled through browser settings or Google Ad Settings
- Local Storage: Managed through browser settings
8. Browser Cookie Settings
You can manage cookies directly through your web browser settings. Here's how to do it in popular browsers:
🌐 Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
🦊 Mozilla Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
🧭 Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
📘 Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
🎭 Opera
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
🔒 Brave
Settings → Shields → Cookies and other site data
Additional Cookie Control Options:
- Google Ad Settings: Manage personalized ads
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Consumer Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA WebChoices Tool
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: Your Online Choices
9. Mobile Device Settings
For mobile devices, you can manage tracking preferences through your device settings:
📱 iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Personalized Ads
🤖 Android
Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
You can also reset your advertising ID or limit ad tracking through these device settings.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users of significant changes through website announcements
- Provide clear information about new cookies or tracking technologies
- Obtain consent for new non-essential cookies where required by law
Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
11. Contact Us
🍪 Our Cookie Commitment
At GAG Recipes, we believe in transparency and user control. We use cookies responsibly to enhance your gaming recipe experience while respecting your privacy choices. Our cookie practices are designed to:
- Enhance User Experience: Remember your preferences and improve site functionality
- Provide Relevant Content: Show you recipes and content that match your interests
- Support Free Content: Enable advertising revenue that keeps our content free
- Respect Your Privacy: Give you control over non-essential tracking
- Maintain Security: Protect your interactions with our website
Thank you for trusting GAG Recipes with your Grow a Garden cooking journey!