Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 22, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how The Science Behind Cooking uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our food science website. This policy complies with international data privacy laws, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and analyze how you interact with our food science content, articles, and tools.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies on our site into four main types:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for you to browse the site and use its features (e.g., security, account login, load balancing). These do not require user consent.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site, such as which food science articles are most popular or if users encounter error messages.
Functional Cookies: Allow our site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, unit preferences like Celsius vs. Fahrenheit, or location) to provide a personalized experience.
Targeting & Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your browsing interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics for site traffic, social media sharing buttons, or video players) that set their own cookies to gather statistics and enhance functionality. We do not control these third-party tracking technologies directly.

4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to accept, decline, or modify your cookie choices at any time:

Cookie Preference Banner: When you first visit our site, you can set your preferences through our interactive cookie banner. You can update these settings at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in our website footer.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can block or delete cookies through your browser preferences (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Note that disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@thesciencebehindcooking.com