Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11/2/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

ChiliFunFactory uses cookies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and provide personalized features.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

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

  • User authentication and account access
  • Session management
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (up to 1 year)

2. Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features:

  • Language preferences
  • Dark mode / light mode theme selection
  • Region or location preferences
  • Dietary preference settings
  • Recipe view preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Navigation paths through the website
  • Error messages encountered
  • Device and browser information
  • Performance metrics

Duration: Up to 2 years

Note: All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

4. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Saved recipes and meal plans
  • Recent searches
  • Shopping list preferences
  • Notification preferences
  • Onboarding progress

Duration: Up to 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver personalized content:

  • Authentication Services: For secure login and account management
  • Analytics Services: To understand website usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics, if applicable)
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (if you subscribe to premium features)

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of our third-party service providers to understand how they use cookies.

Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Important Note About Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of ChiliFunFactory may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for core functionality such as:

  • Logging into your account
  • Saving your preferences and settings
  • Accessing saved recipes and meal plans
  • Maintaining your session while navigating the site

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other browser storage technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: To store user preferences, theme settings, and cached data for improved performance
  • Session Storage: To temporarily store data during your browsing session
  • IndexedDB: To store larger amounts of structured data for offline functionality

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and help improve your experience on ChiliFunFactory.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at support@sidexlabs.net.

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