Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites recognize your browser and remember information about your visit. They are widely used to improve user experience and website functionality.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like authentication, security, and page navigation. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

  • Session ID (to keep you logged in)
  • Security tokens (to prevent unauthorized access)
  • Preference cookies (language, accessibility settings)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting data on page visits, click patterns, and user behavior. This helps us improve features and fix bugs.

  • Google Analytics (page views, user journey)
  • Conversion tracking (feature adoption)
  • Performance metrics (load times, errors)

Personalization Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and help personalize your experience on Mealcious.

  • Dietary preferences (for menu recommendations)
  • Location preferences (for restaurant discovery)
  • UI preferences (dark mode, layout)

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity to show you relevant ads and marketing content. You can opt out of these.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted partners that may set cookies on our website:

  • Google Analytics (analytics)
  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Intercom (customer support)
  • Sentry (error tracking)

Cookie Duration

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period (usually 1 year) until they expire or you delete them.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can:

  • Allow all cookies
  • Reject all cookies except essential
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set specific rules for certain websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and site data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data

Mealcious Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences directly in your account settings under Privacy & Data. You can opt out of analytics and marketing cookies while keeping essential cookies active.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect Do Not Track signals by disabling marketing and analytics cookies.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience:

  • You may not stay logged in
  • Personalized recommendations may not work
  • Some features may be unavailable
  • Page performance may decrease

CCPA & GDPR Compliance

For California residents (CCPA) and European residents (GDPR), we provide:

  • Right to know what cookies are used
  • Right to delete cookies and data
  • Right to opt-out of analytics and marketing
  • Clear cookie consent on first visit

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy periodically. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.

Questions?

For questions about cookies, contact us at privacy@mealcious.com