Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 01, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how simplemeals (operating the website https://simplemeals.us) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our site. It provides details about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and display settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return or navigate from page to page.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic functioning of the site. They enable core features such as navigation, secure login, and access to protected areas of the website. Without these cookies, services you have requested – for example, adding items to a shopping cart or completing a checkout – cannot be provided.

• session_id – Stores a temporary identifier that keeps you logged in while you browse the site.
• csrf_token – Helps protect the site against cross‑site request forgery attacks.

2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect information such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, and the links you click. This data is aggregated and anonymized; it is never used to identify you personally.

• _ga – Distinguishes users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier.
• _gid – Registers a unique ID to distinguish users.
• _gat – Used to throttle request rates.

3. Social Media Cookies

Simplemeals integrates social sharing buttons that allow you to like, pin, or share content directly from our pages. These buttons place cookies that enable the respective platforms to recognize you when you interact with them.

• Pinterest – Sets cookies to remember your pinning preferences and to track referrals.
• Instagram – Stores a token that lets you view embedded Instagram posts without repeatedly logging in.
• Facebook – Places a cookie that helps the “Like” button function and tracks any content you share.

4. Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember choices you make on the site, such as language, region, or display settings, to provide a more personalized experience on future visits.

• language_pref – Stores the language you selected.
• theme_mode – Remembers whether you prefer light or dark mode.

How We Use Cookies

The primary purposes for using cookies on simplemeals.us are:

1. To enable essential site functionality and maintain secure sessions.
2. To analyze traffic patterns, improve site performance, and understand user behavior.
3. To facilitate social sharing and allow you to interact with our content via Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.
4. To store your preferences so that your experience is consistent each time you visit.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time using the controls provided on the website or directly through your browser settings.

Browser Settings

Most modern browsers allow you to manage cookies in the following ways:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data.
• Mobile browsers: Look for “Privacy” or “Site Settings” within the app’s settings menu.

In most browsers you can:

• Block all third‑party cookies while allowing essential first‑party cookies.
• Delete existing cookies manually.
• Set the browser to clear cookies each time it is closed.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit simplemeals.us, a banner will appear asking for your consent to use non‑essential cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies – enables full functionality and analytics.
• Reject non‑essential cookies – only essential cookies will be set.
• Customize settings – choose specific categories (Analytics, Social Media, Preferences) you wish to enable.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page and, where appropriate, provide a notice on the website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, the data we collect, or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: contact@simplemeals.us

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