Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 24, 2026
What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when
you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and
improve your experience.
1. How We Use Cookies
SunSeed Kitchen uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Keep you logged into your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Service
- Improve performance and user experience
- Provide personalized content
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled without
affecting your ability to use basic features.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| auth_token |
Keeps you logged in to your account |
Session / 7 days |
| csrf_token |
Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks |
Session |
| session_id |
Identifies your browsing session |
Session |
| cookie_consent |
Remembers your cookie preferences |
1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies (Can Be Disabled)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization but are not essential.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| preferences |
Stores your UI preferences (theme, layout) |
1 year |
| favorites |
Temporarily stores favorite recipes |
30 days |
| last_viewed |
Remembers recipes you recently viewed |
30 days |
| language |
Remembers your language preference |
1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies (Can Be Disabled)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and
reporting information anonymously.
| Service |
Cookies |
Purpose |
Duration |
| Google Analytics |
_ga, _ga_*, _gid |
Track website usage and visitor behavior |
2 years / 24 hours |
| Application Insights |
ai_session, ai_user |
Monitor application performance and errors |
30 min / 1 year |
2.4 Marketing Cookies (Can Be Disabled)
These cookies track your online activity to help display more relevant ads and measure
campaign effectiveness.
| Service |
Cookies |
Purpose |
Duration |
| Google Ads |
_gcl_*, IDE |
Track ad conversions and retargeting |
90 days / 1 year |
| Facebook Pixel |
_fbp, fr |
Track social media ad performance |
90 days / 3 months |
3. Cookie Consent
3.1 Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit SunSeed Kitchen, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
- Reject Non-Essential: Only use essential cookies
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable
3.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer
- Visiting your account settings
- Clearing cookies through your browser settings
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
4.1 Payment Processing (Stripe)
Stripe uses cookies to:
- Process secure payments
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Remember payment methods
Learn more:
Stripe Cookie Policy
4.2 Analytics (Google Analytics)
Google Analytics helps us understand:
- How many people visit our site
- Which pages are most popular
- How users navigate our Service
- Technical performance metrics
Learn more:
Google Cookie Policy
Opt out:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
4.3 Monitoring (Azure Application Insights)
Azure Application Insights helps us:
- Monitor application performance
- Detect and diagnose errors
- Understand usage patterns
Learn more:
Azure Privacy
5. Browser Controls
5.1 Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after each session
- Accept cookies by default but delete them manually
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
-
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
-
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Mobile Devices
- iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
- Android Chrome: Chrome menu > Settings > Site settings > Cookies
Important: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or
using certain features of our Service.
6. Other Tracking Technologies
6.1 Local Storage
We use browser local storage to:
- Cache recipe data for faster loading
- Store temporary draft content
- Maintain application state
You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing all
browsing data.
6.2 Session Storage
Session storage is used for temporary data that's cleared when you close your browser tab,
such as:
- Current search filters
- Navigation history
- Temporary form data
6.3 Web Beacons
We may use web beacons (tiny transparent images) in emails to:
- Track whether emails were opened
- Measure engagement with email content
- Improve email delivery and content
You can disable web beacons by turning off images in your email client.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no universal
standard for interpreting DNT signals. SunSeed Kitchen does not respond to DNT signals, but
you can control cookies through:
- Our cookie banner and settings
- Your browser settings
- Third-party opt-out tools
8. International Users
8.1 EU Cookie Law (ePrivacy Directive)
For visitors from the European Union, we:
- Obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies
- Provide clear information about cookie purposes
- Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
- Respect your right to refuse cookies
8.2 GDPR Compliance
Our use of cookies complies with GDPR requirements for:
- Lawful processing (consent, legitimate interest)
- Data minimization (only necessary cookies)
- Transparency (clear explanations)
- User control (easy opt-out)
9. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
-
Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
- Our Cookies: Typically 30 days to 1 year
-
Third-Party Cookies: Set by individual services (see their policies)
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie practices
- New cookies or tracking technologies
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Changes in third-party services
When we make material changes, we'll:
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify you via email or website banner
- Request renewed consent if required by law
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:
SunSeed Kitchen
Email: privacy@sunseedkitchen.com
General Support: support@sunseedkitchen.com
12. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data:
Your Choice Matters
We believe in transparency and giving you control over your data. You can adjust your cookie
preferences at any time to match your comfort level.