Cookie Policy for QuickDinnerMom

This Cookie Policy explains how quickdinnermom.com (the “Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It provides details about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Last Updated: December 01, 2025

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to store information about your browsing activities and preferences. Cookies can be either first‑party (set by quickdinnermom.com) or third‑party (set by external services that we use).

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as navigation, secure login, and the ability to add items to your shopping cart. Without these cookies, the Site would not work as intended.

• Name: session_id
• Purpose: Maintains your session while you browse the site.
• Duration: Expires when you close your browser.

2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect aggregated, non‑identifiable data such as page views, time on site, and traffic sources. This information helps us improve content, navigation, and overall user experience.

• Name: _ga
• Purpose: Distinguishes unique users.
• Duration: 2 years.
• Name: _gid
• Purpose: Stores session information.
• Duration: 24 hours.

3. Social Media Cookies

Our Site includes social sharing buttons that allow you to share recipes and articles on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. These buttons embed third‑party cookies that enable the platforms to track interactions and personalize ads.

• Pinterest: _pinterest_cm – remembers your preferences for pinning content.
• Instagram: ig_did – helps Instagram identify you when you click a link.
• Facebook: fr – used for security and ad personalization.

4. Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and settings on the Site, such as language preference, font size, or the layout you prefer for recipes. They make your future visits more convenient.

• Name: site_lang
• Purpose: Stores the language you selected.
• Duration: 30 days.
• Name: theme_mode
• Purpose: Remembers whether you chose light or dark mode.
• Duration: 90 days.

Why We Use Cookies

Cookies help us to:

• Provide a secure and functional browsing experience.
• Collect statistical data that informs improvements to content and design.
• Enable you to share our recipes and tips easily on social platforms.
• Remember your personal preferences, saving you time on repeat visits.

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Below are instructions for the most common browsers. To reject cookies, you can either delete existing cookies or adjust your browser settings to block them.

Google Chrome

1. Click the three‑dot menu → Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose “Block third‑party cookies” or “Clear cookies and site data when you quit Chrome”.
4. Use the “See all cookies and site data” option to delete specific cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the menu (three horizontal lines) → Options → Privacy & Security.
2. Under “Cookies and Site Data”, select “Block third‑party cookies” or “Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed”.
3. Click “Manage Data…” to view and remove individual cookies.

Apple Safari

1. Go to Safari → Preferences → Privacy.
2. Check “Block all cookies” to stop all cookies, or “Prevent cross‑site tracking” to limit third‑party cookies.
3. Click “Manage Website Data…” to remove specific cookies.

Microsoft Edge

1. Select the three‑dot menu → Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
2. Under “Manage and delete cookies and site data”, toggle “Block third‑party cookies”.
3. Use “See all cookies and site data” to delete particular entries.

If you use a different browser or a mobile device, you can usually find similar cookie controls in the privacy or security settings.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in, adding items to the cart, or accessing certain parts of the Site. Disabling analytics or social media cookies will not affect the core functionality, but you may miss out on personalized content, performance insights, and the ability to share our recipes directly from the page.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any revisions will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or need assistance adjusting your browser settings, please contact us at:

QuickDinnerMom
Email: contact@quickdinnermom.com
Website: https://quickdinnermom.com