At Healthy Plates Today, we value your privacy and are committed to providing a transparent and user-friendly experience. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies on our website and how you can manage your preferences. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when you visit our website. These files help us improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, improving website functionality, and providing us with insight into how users interact with our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

  • Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, our site may not work as intended.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (such as language settings) and provide a more personalized experience. They are not essential for website functionality but enhance the user experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are visited most often or if users receive error messages. These cookies help us improve the performance and user experience of the site.
  • Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests. They help us tailor marketing messages and ensure they are relevant to you.

3. Consent to Cookies

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies (such as functional, analytics, and marketing cookies). By clicking “Accept” on the banner, you consent to the use of these cookies as described in this policy. If you choose not to accept certain cookies, you can adjust your preferences by clicking “Reject” or managing your cookie settings.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control and manage the cookies that are placed on your device. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website and some features may not work as intended.

Here’s how you can manage cookies in common web browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions

For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, you can visit the respective help page for the browser you are using.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and social media platforms, which may place cookies on your device. These cookies are not controlled by us, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more details about their use of cookies.

6. Changes 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 post the updated policy on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or the cookies we use, please contact us at: