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Cookie Policy – Noor Recipes 🍪

Last Updated: September 23, 2025
Effective Date: October 15, 2024

Let’s talk about cookies, not the delicious chocolate chip kind (though I have recipes for those too), but the digital ones that help websites work better. I’ll explain exactly what cookies I use on Noor Recipes, why I use them, and how you can control them. No technical jargon, just straight talk.

What Are Cookies? (The Simple Explanation)

Cookies are tiny text files that websites store on your device (phone, tablet, or computer) when you visit them. Think of them like little sticky notes that help the website remember things about your visit.

Cookies Are NOT:

Viruses or malware – They can’t harm your device
Programs – They don’t run or execute anything
Able to access your files – They only store small bits of text information
Personal spy tools – They can’t identify you personally without other information

Cookies ARE:

Simple text files – Just data, nothing executable
Temporary helpers – They make websites work better
Controllable – You can delete them or block them anytime
Standard practice – Almost every website uses them

Why We Use Cookies on Noor Recipes

I use cookies to make your experience better and to understand how I can improve the website. Specifically:

Remember Your Preferences: Like if you’ve already signed up for the newsletter so I don’t keep asking
Keep the Site Working: Essential functions like contact forms and search
Understand What’s Helpful: Which recipes are popular, what people search for, where they get stuck
Improve Content: Know what’s working so I can create more of it
Fix Problems: Identify technical issues affecting user experience

What I DON’T do: Track you across other websites, sell your browsing data, or use cookies for advertising purposes. I don’t run ads on Noor Recipes, so there are no advertising cookies here.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

What they do: Make the website actually work

Can you opt out? No – these are required for basic functionality

Examples of what they enable:

Remembering items in your recipe collection (if we add that feature)
Keeping you logged in if we add user accounts
Making the contact form work properly
Remembering your cookie preferences
Security features that prevent spam and abuse

Duration: Session (deleted when you close browser) or up to 1 year

2. Analytics & Performance Cookies

What they do: Help us understand how people use the website

Can you opt out? Yes – these are optional

Examples of what we learn:

Which recipes get the most views
How long people spend reading recipes
Where visitors come from (Google, social media, direct links)
What devices people use (to optimize mobile experience)
Where people click and what they search for

Provider: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled)

Duration: Up to 26 months

3. Functionality Cookies

What they do: Remember your choices and preferences

Can you opt out? Yes – but some features won’t work as well

Examples of what they remember:

Whether you’ve closed the newsletter signup popup
Your preferred text size or display settings
Whether you’ve seen the cookie consent banner
Language preferences for international visitors

Duration: 30 days to 1 year

Here’s every cookie we use, explained clearly:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration	Provider
_ga	Distinguishes unique visitors for analytics	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics
_gid	Distinguishes unique visitors for 24-hour period	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics
_gat	Throttles request rate to protect servers	Analytics	1 minute	Google Analytics
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preferences	Essential	1 year	Noor Recipes
newsletter_popup	Remembers if you closed the signup popup	Functionality	30 days	Noor Recipes
session_id	Maintains your session during visit	Essential	Session	Noor Recipes

Third-Party Cookies

Sometimes cookies come from services I use to run the website, not directly from me. Here’s what you should know:

Google Analytics:

Purpose: Website traffic analysis and performance metrics
Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rates (anonymized)
IP Anonymization: Enabled – your full IP address is not stored
Opt Out: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

ConvertKit (Email Newsletter):

Purpose: Track newsletter signup forms and conversions
Data Collected: Whether you signed up, email engagement
Control: Block third-party cookies in your browser settings
Privacy Policy: ConvertKit Privacy Policy

Important Note About Third-Party Cookies

I carefully select partners who respect privacy. These companies can only use cookies for the specific services they provide to me—they can’t use your data for their own purposes or share it with others.

How to Control Cookies

Option 1: Cookie Consent Banner (Easiest)

When you first visit Noor Recipes, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept All: Allow all cookies for the full experience
Essential Only: Only use cookies required for basic functionality
Customize: Choose exactly which types of cookies you want

Want to change your mind? Look for “Cookie Preferences” in the website footer.

Option 2: Browser Settings

All browsers let you control cookies. Here’s how to manage them in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Mobile Safari (iOS): Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
Chrome (Android): Settings → Site settings → Cookies

Option 3: Browser Add-ons

You can use browser extensions for more control:

Google Analytics Opt-out: Official add-on
Privacy Badger: Blocks tracking cookies automatically
uBlock Origin: Comprehensive content blocker

What Happens If You Block All Cookies?

The website will still work, but:

I won’t remember your preferences
You might see the newsletter popup every time you visit
Some features might not work properly
Your experience might be less personalized

Essential cookies will still be used because they’re required for basic functionality, but you can block analytics and functionality cookies without major issues.

For European Union (EU) Visitors:

I obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies (GDPR/ePrivacy compliance)
You can withdraw consent anytime through cookie preferences
Essential cookies don’t require consent but are clearly identified

For UK Visitors:

Same protections as EU under UK GDPR and PECR
Explicit consent required for analytics and functionality cookies
Easy opt-out through cookie banner or settings

For Brazilian Visitors:

LGPD compliance with clear cookie information
Consent obtained for non-essential cookies
Full transparency about cookie purposes and duration

For California & Other US Visitors:

Clear information about cookies and their purposes
Easy opt-out mechanisms available
No sale of personal information (we don’t sell data anyway)

Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” setting. Currently, there’s no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, but here’s my approach:

I respect your privacy choices regardless of DNT status
You can always control cookies through our cookie banner
I don’t use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking anyway

Updates to This Cookie Policy

I’ll update this policy when:

I add new cookies or tracking technologies
I change how cookies are used
Laws or regulations require updates
I find clearer ways to explain things

How you’ll know: The “Last Updated” date at the top will change, and for significant changes, I’ll notify newsletter subscribers.

Questions About Cookies?

Cookie & Privacy Questions:
Email: Contact@noorrecipes.com
Response Time: Usually within 24-48 hours

If anything about cookies is confusing or if you’re having trouble managing your preferences, please reach out. I’m happy to help you control your cookie settings or answer any questions.

The Bottom Line

Cookies help me make Noor Recipes better for everyone, but you’re always in control. I use them responsibly, transparently, and only for purposes that benefit your experience on the website. I don’t track you across the internet, sell your data, or do anything sneaky.

If you’re comfortable with cookies, great—they help me understand what recipes you love so I can make more of them. If you prefer to limit cookies, that’s completely fine too. Either way, you’re welcome here, and I respect your privacy choices.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go bake some actual cookies. The chocolate chip kind. 🍪

This cookie policy was written by a human who believes you deserve to understand
what’s happening on websites you visit. No cookie-cutter corporate speak here.