Last Updated: October 29, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Meals With Sisters ("we," "us," or "our").
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit https://mealswithsisters.com (the "Website").
It outlines:
- What cookies are,
- How and why we use them, and
- How you can control your cookie preferences.
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you disable them in your browser or device settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites work efficiently, improve performance, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Removed when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain until deleted or expired.
- First-party cookies: Set by Meals With Sisters directly.
- Third-party cookies: Set by outside partners such as advertisers, analytics tools, or social media platforms.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure our site functions properly.
- Improve user experience and remember preferences.
- Analyze traffic patterns via tools such as Google Analytics and Ezoic Analytics.
- Display personalized advertisements through Ezoic's ad network and other partners.
- Manage newsletter subscriptions and community features.
These cookies help us understand what readers love most so we can keep improving your experience.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
Necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features such as navigation, page security, and consent preferences. These cannot be disabled.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website. Data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics (traffic insights)
- Ezoic Analytics (performance optimization)
c. Functional Cookies
Used to remember user preferences such as your region, language, or saved recipes to make future visits easier and more personalized.
d. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
Set by Ezoic and our advertising partners. These cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and display relevant ads on other websites.
If you opt out, you'll still see ads, but they'll be less personalized.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We integrate third-party tools that may set their own cookies, including:
- Ezoic (for advertising, analytics, and consent management)
- Google Analytics / Tag Manager (for performance data)
- Affiliate Networks (for tracking commissions on referral links)
- Social Media Platforms (for embedded content and sharing buttons)
Each provider maintains its own privacy and cookie policies. You can review them here:
6. Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit MealsWithSisters.com, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage individual preferences
Your preferences are stored for 12 months or until you clear your cookies.
We use Ezoic's Consent Management Platform (CMP) to handle global privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD automatically.
7. Managing or Deleting Cookies
You can adjust or delete cookies anytime in your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect how our website functions, but essential pages will remain accessible.
Helpful links:
- Manage Cookies in Google Chrome
- Manage Cookies in Mozilla Firefox
- Manage Cookies in Safari
- Manage Cookies in Microsoft Edge
For ad personalization control, visit:
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information.
- Withdraw consent to non-essential cookies.
- Object to processing for marketing or analytics.
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected].
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new laws, tools, or technology.
All updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your data privacy, please contact:
Meals With Sisters
👩🍳 Safa - Founder
📍 Massachusetts, USA
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://mealswithsisters.com