Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 28, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics insights.

2. How We Use Cookies

KopyKat Chefs uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Authentication: Keeping you logged in to your account
  • Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity
  • Session Management: Maintaining your settings across pages

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Popular recipes and search queries
  • User journey and navigation patterns
  • Device and browser information

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

  • Dietary preferences and restrictions
  • Saved recipes and favorites
  • Language and display settings

2.4 Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)

With your consent, we may use marketing cookies to:

  • Show relevant advertisements
  • Track ad campaign effectiveness
  • Personalize content recommendations

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies:

  • Supabase: Authentication and database services
  • Vercel Analytics: Website performance monitoring
  • Google Fonts: Typography services

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality and prevent you from using certain features like account login.

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

5. Cookie Duration

We use both session and persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-12 months)

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) option. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have this setting enabled, except for essential functionality cookies required for the site to operate.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

9. Cookie Reference Table

Cookie NamePurposeTypeDuration
sb-auth-tokenUser authenticationEssentialSession
user-preferencesStore dietary preferencesFunctional1 year
analytics_idTrack page views and usageAnalytics2 years