Cookie & Storage Policy
Domain: theinnerspice.net • Effective: January 1, 2026 • Last Updated: February 2026
localStorage primarily to remember your culinary preferences (such as light/dark mode and your meal plan) and to safeguard our platform against malicious automated traffic. We do not use third-party cross-site advertising trackers.What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a web server. Local storage (localStorage) is a modern web standard that allows web applications to store preference data directly in your browser without transmitting it back and forth on every network request.
These technologies allow our interactive tools—such as the Kitchen Studio cooking calendar, recipe grocery lists, and unit conversion preferences—to remain intact while you move between pages or return on a later date.
Strictly Necessary & Functional Storage
Essential for the website to function, navigate pages, and preserve your kitchen interface.
| Identifier | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | localStorage | Remembers your preference between Light mode and Dark mode across page navigations. | Persistent until cleared |
| theinnerspice_session_id | Session / Cookie | An anonymous unique identifier that links your active Kitchen Studio meal calendar and course progress. | 30 Days |
| __cf_bm / cf_clearance | HTTP Cookie | Standard security cookies set by our edge network to prevent automated malicious bot traffic and DDoS attacks. | 30 Minutes to 1 Year |
Interactive Kitchen Studio & Recipe Utilities
Enables our hands-free cook mode, recipe grocery builder, and unit conversions without requiring an account.
| Identifier | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| kitchen_grocery_list | localStorage | Stores the ingredient items you manually add to your grocery list so they remain available while cooking. | Persistent until cleared |
| course_progress | localStorage / Edge Sync | Remembers which culinary lessons and masterclass modules you have marked complete. | Persistent |
Third-Party Embeds & External Media
Applies only when you choose to play embedded video content or visit our social media channels.
| Identifier | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Embeds (youtube-nocookie.com) | Third-Party Cookie | When playing video lessons, YouTube may store playback settings, bandwidth measurements, and video metrics. | Session / Per YouTube Policy |
How to Control and Disable Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or clear existing storage at any time.
* Note: Disabling local storage or cookies may affect certain interactive features of our Kitchen Studio, such as persisting your meal calendar selections or theme preferences.
Questions About Our Storage Practices?
Reach our privacy desk at privacy@theinnerspice.net.