This Cookie Policy explains how Forkiest.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our web app. It outlines what cookies are, the types we use, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve a range of purposes like enabling functionality, remembering preferences, and collecting analytics data.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to personalize your experience, remember your preferences, enhance security, and analyze how our app is used. Some cookies are essential to the functionality of Forkiest.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for core functionality such as user login, session persistence, and security validation.

• Authentication cookies to manage login sessions
• Session cookies to maintain continuity
• Security cookies to prevent abuse and fraud

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Help us understand user behavior, improve performance, and fix bugs or slowdowns.

• Google Analytics to track usage and user journeys
• Firebase Analytics for performance monitoring
• Error tracking and performance timing cookies

Functionality Cookies

These remember your site preferences and settings to deliver a customized experience.

• Dark/light mode settings
• Language or region selection
• Personalized recipe filters and tags

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third parties to set cookies for analytics, hosting, or service features.

• Google Analytics
• Firebase (auth, analytics, database)
• Payment processors (if applicable)

5. Cookie Consent

For users in the EU/EEA and UK, we request consent before setting any non-essential cookies. You can manage or revoke your preferences at any time via our Cookie Consent Banner or through browser settings.

6. How to Manage Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can delete or block them, though some parts of the site may stop functioning properly if essential cookies are disabled.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The “last updated” date will always reflect the most recent revision.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your data, contact us at: support@forkiest.com