Last updated: June 30, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Recipes Lola uses them, and how you can control them. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described here, unless you choose to opt out.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver relevant content and advertising. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ Essential | wordpress_* |
WordPress session & authentication | Session |
| ✅ Essential | rl_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
| 📊 Analytics | _ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| 📊 Analytics | _gid |
Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| 📊 Analytics | _gat |
Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| 📢 Advertising | __gads, __gpi |
Google AdSense — ad personalization | 13 months |
| 📢 Advertising | NID, DSID |
Google — interest-based ads | 6 months |
| 🌐 Functional | rl_saved_recipes |
Stores your locally saved recipes (LocalStorage) | Persistent |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies when you use our website:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense — advertising platform (Ad Policy)
- Pinterest — social sharing buttons (Privacy Policy)
- YouTube — embedded videos (if applicable)
4. How to Control Cookies
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit Recipes Lola, you’ll see a cookie consent banner with two choices: “Accept All” (enables analytics and advertising cookies) or “Reject Non-Essential” (only essential cookies active). You can change your preference at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Note: Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our website.
Opt Out of Advertising Cookies
- Google Ad Settings — opt out of personalized ads
- DAA Opt-Out (US)
- Your Online Choices (EU)
5. LocalStorage
In addition to cookies, we use browser LocalStorage to save your recipe preferences (checked ingredients and saved recipes) on your device. This data never leaves your device and is not sent to our servers. You can clear it at any time through your browser’s developer tools or by clearing your browsing data.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or change our practices. The “Last updated” date at the top will always reflect the most recent version.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us here.