Last Updated: October 13, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Hilltop Recipes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://hilltoprecipes.com (“Site”).
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
By continuing to browse this Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy — unless you have adjusted your browser settings or cookie preferences through our consent banner.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer or mobile device when you visit it. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies – set directly by this Site.
- Third-party cookies – set by domains other than this Site (e.g., Google, Facebook).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure login, and cookie preference management.
Without them, the website cannot operate correctly.
These cookies do not require user consent under Italian and EU law.
Examples include:
- Session cookies that maintain your browsing session
- Consent management cookies (to record your preferences)
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site — such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages.
The information is aggregated and anonymized, used only to improve the website’s performance.
Examples:
- Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd.)
- Collects aggregated data about traffic, browser type, and user interactions.
- Data may be transferred outside the EU with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
- You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.
- Google Privacy Policy
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences and settings (such as your language or region).
They may also support certain embedded content, such as videos or comment tools.
Examples:
- Cookies used by embedded YouTube or Pinterest content
- Login preference cookies (if applicable)
d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance.
They collect information about your browsing habits to build an interest profile.
Examples:
- Raptive (CMI Marketing, Inc.) – manages and serves ads on this Site.
- May collect device data, IP address, and browsing behavior for ad personalization.
- Learn more here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement
- Google Ads / AdSense – delivers personalized ads and tracks ad conversions.
- Amazon Associates Cookies – track purchases after clicking an affiliate link.
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Pixel – measures conversions and optimizes ad delivery.
- Pinterest Tag – tracks user engagement with pins linked from our site.
Advertising and targeting cookies require your explicit consent before being placed on your device.
3. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain stored until they expire or are manually deleted.
Most advertising and analytics cookies have a maximum lifespan of 12 months (or less) as recommended by the Italian Garante.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Through our cookie banner
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can update your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of the page.
Through your browser settings
You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies.
Here are some helpful links:
Please note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
The legal basis for processing personal data collected through cookies depends on the type of cookie:
- Strictly necessary cookies: our legitimate interest in running a functional website.
- Analytics, functional, and advertising cookies: your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
6. Data Transfers
Some third-party providers (e.g., Google, Meta, Amazon) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
In these cases, transfers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards approved by the European Commission.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example, to comply with changes in the law or to reflect new cookies used on our Site.
All updates will be published on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR (such as withdrawing consent), please contact:
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Lanta Media SRL
Via S. Stefano 3, 06059 Todi (PG), Italy
9. Additional Resources
- Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante): https://www.garanteprivacy.it
- EU Cookie Guidance (EDPB): https://edpb.europa.eu