Effective Date: 03/10/2025
Website: RetroMeal.com
This Cookie Policy explains how RetroMeal (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://retromeal.com (“Website”). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
In certain cases, cookies may collect personal information or data that can become personal when combined with other identifiers.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function more efficiently, remember preferences, and collect information for analytics and improvement.
Cookies set by RetroMeal are known as “first-party cookies.”
Cookies set by other services (e.g., analytics, social media, or ad networks) are “third-party cookies.”
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to make RetroMeal more enjoyable, efficient, and tailored to your preferences. Specifically, we use them for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., page navigation, security, and form submissions).
- Performance Cookies: Help us improve load speed and technical performance.
- Analytics Cookies: Allow us to analyze visitor behavior and improve recipes, layouts, and content.
- Advertising & Social Cookies: Used by third-party networks to display personalized ads or enable social media sharing features.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core site operations | login sessions, cookie consent management |
| Performance Cookies | Improve website performance | caching, page load optimization |
| Analytics Cookies | Track and understand user behavior | Google Analytics |
| Advertising Cookies | Provide relevant ads and measure ad performance | Google Ads, Pinterest Tag |
| Social Media Cookies | Enable content sharing on social platforms | Pinterest, Instagram widgets |
This list may change as we update the website or integrate new tools.
4. How You Can Control Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block future cookies
- Receive alerts before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features — such as saving favorite recipes or staying logged in.
➡️ For detailed guidance, visit:
5. Do We Use Targeted Advertising?
Yes, we may work with trusted third-party networks (such as Google Ads or Pinterest Ads) that use cookies to show you relevant content or promotions based on your interests and browsing activity.
These third parties follow their own privacy policies regarding how they collect and use data.
You can opt out of personalized advertising here:
6. How Often Will We Update This Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Last updated: October 2025
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our cookie use, please reach out to us at:
📧 [email protected]
📍 RetroMeal Media, San Diego, CA, United States
