What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that can be placed on your computer or mobile device to uniquely identify your browser or device.
What Are Cookies Used For?
Cookies allow a website or service to recognize whether your computer or device has visited it before. They help improve your browsing experience by:
- Understanding how the site or service is used
- Making navigation between pages more efficient
- Remembering your preferences (e.g., language, dietary filters)
- Enhancing overall usability
- Ensuring that any ads you see are more relevant to your interests
What Types of Cookies Does APKAGB.com Use?
There are generally four categories of cookies: “Strictly Necessary,” “Performance,” “Functionality,” and “Targeting.” APKAGB uses all four types to optimize your experience. Below is a detailed breakdown of each category:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable you to:
- Move around the site and use its features
- Access secure areas (e.g., logged-in accounts, saved recipe collections)
- Ensure smooth performance during checkout (if applicable for premium features)
Without these cookies, certain services on APKAGB may not work correctly.
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use APKAGB, such as:
- Tracking which recipes are most popular
- Monitoring page load speeds to improve performance
- Identifying if you’re a returning user to serve fresher content
- Running tests on new features to enhance usability
This information helps us refine the website and provide a better experience for all users.
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to personalize your experience, such as:
- Keeping you logged in across sessions
- Saving your dietary filters (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free)
- Remembering recipe ratings or comments you’ve made
- Customizing layout preferences (e.g., dark mode, font size)
They do not track your browsing activity on other websites.
4. Targeting Cookies
APKAGB, our advertising partners, or third-party services may use these cookies to:
- Display ads relevant to your culinary interests
- Measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns
- Track whether you’ve interacted with certain promotions
- Share aggregated (non-personal) data with advertisers
These cookies may follow your browsing activity across different sites to tailor ads accordingly.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies
These are set directly by APKAGB and are used to:
- Manage user logins
- Remember saved recipes and meal plans
- Enable core website functionalities
Third-Party Cookies
These are placed by external services working with APKAGB, including:
- Google Analytics – Helps us analyze website traffic anonymously. No personal data (like usernames) is shared, and IP addresses are truncated. You can opt out here.
- Google AdSense & DoubleClick – display personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. Learn more about ad cookies here.
- Social Media Plugins – Cookies from platforms like Facebook or Pinterest may be used for sharing recipes or login integration.
How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?
- Session Cookies – Temporary; deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – Remain until they expire or you manually delete them.
How to Control or Delete Cookies
While cookies enhance your experience, you can manage them via:
- Browser Settings – Disable or delete cookies through your browser’s privacy options.
- Third-Party Tools – Use resources like AboutCookies.org for step-by-step guidance.
Note: Disabling cookies may limit certain features on APKAGB.
For further questions, contact us at info@apkagb.com.
Happy Cooking!
The APKAGB Team