Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 21, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

How We Use Cookies

My Chef uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Required

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

  • Authentication and account access
  • Session management
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance optimization
  • CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to work.

2. Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Language preferences
  • Timezone settings
  • Custom dashboard layouts
  • Recently viewed items or pages

3. Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Features most commonly used
  • Error tracking and debugging
  • User flow and navigation patterns
  • Performance metrics and load times

We use tools like Google Analytics to collect this information. Data is anonymized where possible.

4. Marketing Cookies

Optional

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

  • Track advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Deliver personalized advertisements
  • Limit the number of times you see an ad
  • Measure ad engagement and conversions

Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session-based or persistent:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years) or until you delete them

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when closing the browser

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our platform and prevent you from accessing certain features.

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Do Not Track

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not respond to DNT signals but provide you with manual cookie control options.

Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers instead of cookies. You can typically control these in your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking / Advertising
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Please review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Privacy Policy • Terms of Service • Security