Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us make the site work better for you and allow us to understand how you interact with our services.

Cookies We Use

We use only one cookie on cookbook.directory:

Essential Cookie: __session

This cookie is essential for the website to function properly. It stores your authentication token to maintain your logged-in session across page loads and enable server-side rendering. This cookie is required for accessing your account and personalized features.

  • Purpose: Authentication and session management
  • Duration: Expires after 5 days
  • Security: Set with SameSite=Lax and Secure flags for enhanced security
  • Opt-out: You cannot opt out of this cookie as it is necessary for the website to function

Browser Storage Usage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage (localStorage, sessionStorage, and IndexedDB) to store certain information:

Authentication

Our authentication service uses IndexedDB to store authentication state and user session information. This allows you to remain logged in across browser sessions and enables secure authentication functionality.

Analytics

Our analytics service uses both sessionStorage and localStorage to store analytics data including user identification, session information, and event tracking data. This helps us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our services. Our analytics service does not use cookies for analytics.

Cookie Banner Preference

We store your cookie banner dismissal preference in localStorage so the banner does not appear again after you have accepted our cookie usage.

Managing Cookies and Browser Storage

You can manage cookies and browser storage data (localStorage, sessionStorage, and IndexedDB) through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies or browser storage may impact your experience using our website, as the __session cookie is required for authentication and browser storage is used for essential functionality.

  • Adjust your browser settings to accept or reject cookies
  • Delete cookies and browser storage data (localStorage, sessionStorage, IndexedDB) manually through your browser settings
  • Enable "private" or "incognito" browsing mode (note: this will clear cookies and sessionStorage when you close the browser, but localStorage and IndexedDB persist until manually cleared)
  • Clear your browser's cache and stored data to remove all cookies and browser storage data

Note: If you clear cookies or browser storage, you will be logged out and will need to sign in again.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please check back periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at dpo@cookbook.directory