What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Think of them as little kitchen notes — they help us remember that you're signed in and keep your session secure while you browse recipes.
We deliberately keep our own cookies to the minimum needed to run the site. Your favourites, shopping list and meal plans are stored safely in your account, not in cookies.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Functions
Keeping you signed in as you move between pages, and remembering your session while you cook.
Security
Protecting every form on the site against cross-site request forgery and keeping your account safe.
Remember Me
If you tick "Remember me" at sign-in, a cookie keeps you logged in on your device between visits.
Advertising
Where ads are shown, third-party ad networks may set their own cookies. Ad-free members don't see these ads.
Types of Cookies Used
| Category | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Apna Recipe | Session cookie — signs you in and keeps your session secure (encrypted). | ~2 hours |
| Strictly necessary | Apna Recipe | CSRF token — protects forms (reviews, contact, checkout) from forgery. | Session |
| Preferences | Apna Recipe | "Remember me" token — keeps you signed in between visits when you opt in. | Long-lived |
| Advertising | Google AdSense | Set by the ad network where ads are displayed, per its own policy. Not set for ad-free members. | Varies |
Managing Your Preferences
Take control of your experience
Cookie settings below reopens the consent panel, where you can grant or withdraw analytics and marketing cookies at any time — nothing in either group is set until you allow it. Beyond that, most browsers let you view, block or delete cookies in their settings — see the help pages for Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge. Note that blocking the session cookie will prevent signing in. Prefer no ad cookies at all? An ad-free membership removes ads — and their cookies — entirely.
Updates to this Policy
Just as recipes are refined over generations, we may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Significant changes will be posted on this page with a fresh "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, we're happy to help: