Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

This page describes how RecipesBend (recipesbend.com) uses cookies when you visit our site. We share air fryer recipes, cooking times and kitchen tips, and we want to be upfront about the data collected during your visit.

In short, cookies are small text files that websites save on your device. They help sites work properly, track usage patterns and deliver relevant advertising. This policy breaks down exactly which cookies we use and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies?

When you visit a website, it can place a small file on your browser. That file is a cookie. Websites read these files on future visits to remember who you are and what you prefer.

Cookies fall into two groups by duration:

• Session cookies exist only while your browser is open. Once you close it, they are automatically removed.
• Persistent cookies stay on your device for a defined period – anywhere from a few days to a couple of years – unless you delete them yourself.

Not all cookies come from the site you are visiting. Some are placed by third-party services like analytics tools or ad networks.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for RecipesBend to operate. They handle basic tasks that keep the site functional.

What they do:

• Manage your session so pages load correctly as you browse
• Support security features that protect against unauthorized access
• Distribute incoming traffic evenly across servers

You cannot turn off strictly necessary cookies through our site because the site would not work without them. They do not store information used for advertising.

Analytics Cookies

We rely on Google Analytics to learn how people use RecipesBend – which recipes get the most visits, where traffic comes from, how long readers spend on a page.

All analytics data is aggregated. We see trends and totals, not individual browsing profiles.

Advertising Cookies

RecipesBend runs display ads through Google AdSense. Advertising cookies allow Google and participating ad networks to show you ads that match your interests based on sites you have visited.

Here are the main cookies involved:

• IDE – placed by Google DoubleClick. Records your actions after you view or click an ad so Google can measure performance and tailor future ads. Lasts up to 13 months in the EEA/UK, up to 1 year elsewhere.
• DSID – connects your activity across multiple devices when you are signed into a Google account.
• NID – stores display preferences such as language and the number of results shown per page.
• 1P_JAR – collects website statistics and tracks conversion data.
• CONSENT – records whether you have accepted cookie usage across Google services.
• __gads – tied to the Google AdSense program. Tracks how you interact with ads on RecipesBend. Lasts 13 months.
• __gpi – helps Google gather data for ad targeting and measurement.

Third-party ad vendors within the Google Ad network may set their own cookies when serving ads on our pages.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to give you a better experience on return visits. Examples:

• Your preferred language or region
• Display settings like font size
• Whether you already closed a pop-up or banner

They are not critical for the site to run, but they save you from repeating the same actions each visit.

Third-Party Cookies

RecipesBend does not directly control cookies set by outside services. The primary third party operating on our site is Google.

• Google Analytics – see Google’s Privacy Policy for details on data handling.
• Google AdSense – see Google’s Advertising Cookie Policy for specifics on ad-related cookies.

Ad networks that serve ads through Google may also place cookies. We have no visibility into or control over how those networks manage cookie data.

Cookie Consent

When you continue browsing RecipesBend after our cookie notice appears, you are agreeing to the cookie usage outlined on this page.

You can change your mind at any time. Clear your browser cookies or use the opt-out tools listed in the next section.

Be aware that turning off certain cookies could limit site functionality. For example, some preference-based features will reset on every visit.

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

All popular browsers give you control over cookies. Here is where to look:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

If you block every cookie, expect issues on RecipesBend and most other sites across the web.

Google Ad Personalization

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and its partners through these tools:

• Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info

Opting out does not eliminate ads entirely. You will still see ads on RecipesBend, but they will be generic rather than tailored to your browsing habits.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

Google offers a browser add-on that blocks Google Analytics tracking on every site you visit. Install it from: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Do Not Track (DNT)

We recognize the Do Not Track signal that some browsers transmit. That said, no universal standard exists yet for how websites should interpret or act on DNT requests. We will adjust our practices if a clear industry consensus forms in the future.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

This policy may change as our site grows or as regulations shift. Any revisions will appear on this page, and we will update the date at the top accordingly.

Checking back from time to time is the best way to stay current on our cookie practices.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns about cookies on RecipesBend? Get in touch through our contact form: https://recipesbend.com/contact-us