Effective Date: January 1st, 2024

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1. Introduction

This website, www.ConsciousCooking.org, (hereinafter referred to as “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or device when you visit the website. They help the website to function properly, to provide you with a better user experience, and to analyze your usage of the website.

In this cookie policy, we explain what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you can disable them in our preference center, your browser settings, or stop using the website.

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2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data that are sent from the website and stored on your browser or device. They may contain information about your preferences, your device, your location, your browsing history, and other data that the website or third-party services can use to enhance your experience or to perform certain functions.

Cookies can be classified into different categories based on their origin, purpose, and duration.

Origin: Cookies can be either first-party or third-party. First-party cookies are set by the website itself and can only be read by the website. Third-party cookies are set by other domains or services that are not affiliated with the website, such as analytics, advertising, or social media platforms. These cookies can be read by both the website and the third-party service.

Purpose: Cookies can have different purposes depending on what they are used for. Some of the most common purposes are:

• Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and to provide you with the services you request. They enable basic features such as navigation, security, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website may not work as intended or may not be able to provide certain services. You cannot refuse these cookies as they are essential for the website.
• Functional cookies: These cookies are used to enhance the functionality and performance of the website. They allow the website to remember your choices and preferences, such as your language, your region, your login details, your display settings, and other customization options. They also enable the website to provide you with more personalized and relevant content and features. These cookies are not essential for the website, but they improve your user experience and satisfaction.
• Analytical cookies: These cookies are used to collect and analyze statistical data about your usage of the website. They help the website to understand how you interact with the website, what pages you visit, how long you stay, what sources you come from, and other information that can help the website to improve its design, content, and functionality. These cookies are not essential for the website, but they help the website to optimize its performance and to provide you with a better service.
• Marketing cookies: These cookies are used to track and monitor your online behavior and activities across different websites and platforms. They help the website and third-party services to deliver targeted and personalized advertising and content to you based on your interests, preferences, and profile. These cookies are not essential for the website, but they help the website and third-party services to increase their revenue and to offer you more relevant and attractive offers and promotions.

Duration: Cookies can have different durations depending on how long they are stored on your browser or device. Some of the most common durations are:

• Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser or end your session. They are used to store information that is relevant for your current session, such as your shopping cart, your login status, or your session ID.
• Persistent cookies: These cookies are permanent and are stored on your browser or device until they expire or until you delete them. They are used to store information that is relevant for longer periods of time, such as your preferences, your settings, your history, or your profile.

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3. What types of cookies do we use and why?

We use the following types of cookies on the website for the following purposes:

Essential cookies: We use these cookies to enable the website to function properly and to provide you with the services you request. For example, we use these cookies to:

• Ensure the security and integrity of the website and prevent fraud and abuse.
• Maintain your session and remember your login details and authentication status.
• Enable you to access and use the website and its features, such as navigation, search, and content.
• Remember your consent and preferences regarding the use of cookies and other technologies.

Functional cookies: We use these cookies to enhance the functionality and performance of the website and to provide you with a better user experience. For example, we use these cookies to:

• Remember your choices and preferences, such as your language, your region, your display settings, and other customization options.
• Provide you with more personalized and relevant content and features, such as curated external links and resources on plant-based diets and the global effects of meat and dairy consumption.
• Enable social media integration and sharing, such as allowing you to like, comment, or share content from the website on social media platforms.

Analytical cookies: We use these cookies to collect and analyze statistical data about your usage of the website and to improve its design, content, and functionality. For example, we use these cookies to:

• Measure and monitor the traffic, performance, and quality of the website and its pages, such as the number of visitors, the bounce rate, the loading time, the errors, and the feedback.
• Understand how you interact with the website and its features, such as what pages you visit, how long you stay, what sources you come from, and what actions you take.
• Test and optimize the website and its features, such as experimenting with different layouts, designs, content, and functionality to see what works best and what can be improved.
• Generate reports and insights that can help us to improve the website and to provide you with a better service.

Marketing cookies: We use these cookies to track and monitor your online behavior and activities across different websites and platforms and to deliver targeted and personalized advertising and content to you. For example, we use these cookies to:

• Identify and profile you based on your interests, preferences, and profile, such as your age, gender, location, hobbies, and habits.
• Show you relevant and attractive ads and content from the website and third-party services on other websites and platforms that you visit, such as banners, pop-ups, videos, or newsletters.
• Measure and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the ads and content that we and third-party services show you, such as the number of impressions, clicks, conversions, and revenue.

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4. How can you manage your cookie preferences?

You can manage your cookie preferences by using the Cookie Preferences tool on the website. The cookie preferences tool allows you to accept or reject the use of cookies based on their category (essential, functional, analytical, or marketing). You can access the cookie preferences tool by clicking on the cookie preferences link in the footer or the cookie banner on the website.

You can also manage your cookie preferences by using your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, block, or limit the use of cookies on your browser or device. However, please note that if you disable or reject cookies, some features and services of the website may not work properly or may not be available to you.

For more information on how to manage your cookie preferences on your browser, please refer to the following links:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265

Please note that some third-party services that we use on the website may have their own cookie policies and settings that are not controlled by us. You should check the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party services before using them or allowing them to use cookies on your browser or device.

For more information on the third-party services that we use on the website and their cookie policies and settings, please refer to the following links:

• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
• Google Search Console: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
• Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/legal/cookies/

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5. What are your rights regarding your personal data?

You have certain rights regarding your personal data that we collect and process through the use of cookies and other technologies on the website. These rights may vary depending on the applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. Some of the most common rights are:

• The right to access: You have the right to request access to your personal data that we hold and to obtain information about how we use it.
• The right to rectification: You have the right to request the correction or update of your personal data that we hold if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The right to erasure: You have the right to request the deletion or removal of your personal data that we hold if you no longer want us to use it or if you withdraw your consent.
• The right to restriction: You have the right to request the limitation or suspension of the use of your personal data that we hold if you have a valid reason to do so, such as a dispute or a legal claim.
• The right to data portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data that we hold to another service or organization, or to receive it in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• The right to object: You have the right to object to the use of your personal data that we hold for certain purposes, such as direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
• The right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data that we hold at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of the use before the withdrawal.
• The right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or a data protection regulator if you believe that we have violated your rights or the applicable laws and regulations regarding your personal data.

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For any questions or comments regarding this Cookie Policy, please reach out to us through our Contact Us Form. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time and in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. Please note that we may ask you to provide proof of your identity and some details about your request before processing it.

We may also update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on the website or by sending you an email. You should check this policy periodically to ensure that you are aware of the latest version and that you agree with it. Your continued use of the website after the changes take effect will constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.