Last Updated: 9/20/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Quick Meals Guide (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at quickmeals.guide (the “Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
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 to provide information to website owners.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Quick Meals Guide) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.”
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) Can be disabled: No – these are required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
What we track:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website
- Which recipes are most popular
- General location (city/state level only)
- Device and browser information
Third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior
- Cookie duration: Up to 2 years
- Can be disabled: Yes
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples:
- Remembering your preferences (font size, layout)
- Language preferences
- Recipe favorites (if logged in)
- Newsletter subscription preferences
Duration: Up to 1 year Can be disabled: Yes, but may affect website functionality
Advertising Cookies (If Applicable)
These cookies may be used to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests.
Third-party services we may use:
- Google AdSense: Shows relevant ads based on your interests
- Social Media Pixels: For social media advertising (Facebook, Pinterest)
Duration: Up to 2 years Can be disabled: Yes
Detailed Cookie List
First-Party Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_qmg_session | Session management | Session | Essential |
_qmg_preferences | User preferences | 1 year | Functionality |
_qmg_newsletter | Newsletter subscription status | 1 year | Functionality |
Third-Party Cookies
| Service | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _gid | Website analytics | 2 years / 24 hours |
| Google AdSense | _gcl_au | Ad personalization | 3 months |
| Facebook Pixel | _fbp | Social media ads | 3 months |
How We Use Cookies
Website Performance
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Identify technical issues and improve load times
- Track the effectiveness of our content
User Experience
- Remember your preferences between visits
- Provide personalized content recommendations
- Enable social media sharing features
Analytics and Insights
- Measure website traffic and user engagement
- Understand how visitors navigate our site
- Improve our recipes and content based on user behavior
Advertising (If Applicable)
- Show relevant advertisements
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Provide targeted content recommendations
Your Cookie Choices
Browser Settings
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed.
How to manage cookies in different browsers:
Google Chrome:
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Click “Privacy and security” → “Cookies and other site data”
- Choose your preferred setting
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the menu button → Settings
- Select “Privacy & Security”
- Go to “Cookies and Site Data”
Safari:
- Click Safari menu → Preferences
- Click “Privacy”
- Choose your cookie settings
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Click “Cookies and site permissions”
- Click “Cookies and site data”
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Accept all cookies for the best experience
- Manage Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to accept
- Reject Non-Essential: Only accept essential cookies
Opt-Out Tools
Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google Ads Settings: Manage your ad preferences at Google Ad Settings
Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based advertising at NAI Opt-Out
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly:
- You may not be able to submit contact forms
- Shopping cart functionality may not work
- Some security features may be disabled
Analytics Cookies
If you disable analytics cookies:
- We won’t be able to improve the website based on user behavior
- You’ll still have full access to all website features
Functionality Cookies
If you disable functionality cookies:
- The website won’t remember your preferences
- You may need to re-enter information on each visit
- Some personalized features won’t work
Advertising Cookies
If you disable advertising cookies:
- You may see less relevant advertisements
- You’ll still see ads, but they won’t be personalized
- All website functionality will still work normally
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. This information is used to compile reports and to help us improve our website.
Information collected:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on our website
- How you got to our website
- What you click on while on our website
Google’s Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense (If Applicable)
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
Manage your Google ad preferences: Google Ad Settings
Social Media Plugins
Our website may include social media features, such as sharing buttons. These features may collect your IP address and which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly.
Privacy policies:
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means.
If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
International Users
GDPR Compliance (EU Visitors)
If you are visiting from the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to be informed: This policy explains how we use cookies
- Right of access: You can request information about cookies we’ve set
- Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct cookie-related data
- Right to erasure: You can ask us to delete cookies and related data
- Right to object: You can object to certain types of cookies
CCPA Compliance (California Residents)
California residents have the right to know about the personal information collected through cookies and to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information collected through cookies.
Mobile Devices
Mobile Browser Cookies
Our website works on mobile devices, and the same cookie policies apply. You can manage cookies in your mobile browser settings.
Mobile App (Future)
If we develop a mobile app in the future, it may use similar tracking technologies. We will update this policy to reflect any app-specific practices.
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.
When we make changes:
- We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- We will notify you of significant changes through our website or email
- Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@quickmeals.guide
General Contact: hello@quickmeals.guide
Mail: Quick Meals Guide, Phoenix, AZ
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy: Learn how we protect your personal information
- Terms of Service: Understand the terms of using our website
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
