Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website or use our mobile application. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, improving site functionality, and analyzing how our Service is used.

How We Use Cookies

Meal Gen uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, provide personalized content, and improve our AI-powered meal planning service.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website and mobile app. They cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Service, allowing us to improve performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features that improve your experience with Meal Gen.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness. They may be set by our advertising partners.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our behalf. These include:

Analytics Providers

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and user behavior
• Firebase Analytics: Provides mobile app analytics and crash reporting
• Mixpanel: Tracks user interactions and feature usage

Advertising Partners

• Google Ads: Delivers targeted advertisements
• Facebook Pixel: Enables social media advertising
• Apple Search Ads: Powers App Store advertising

Support and Communication

• Intercom: Provides customer support chat functionality
• Mailchimp: Manages email marketing campaigns
• Stripe: Processes payment information securely

Mobile App Data Collection

Our mobile app uses similar technologies to cookies, including:

• Local Storage: Stores app preferences and cached data
• Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and personalization
• Push Notification Tokens: Enables meal planning reminders and updates
• App State Data: Remembers your position in meal planning workflows

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close the browser
• Receive warnings before cookies are stored

Mobile App Settings

You can control data collection in our mobile app through:

• In-app privacy settings
• Device privacy controls (iOS/Android)
• Advertising preference settings
• Push notification preferences

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain types of tracking:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Personalized meal recommendations may be less accurate
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Site performance may be reduced

Data Retention

Different types of cookies have different retention periods:

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Consent

By continuing to use our website and mobile app, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of our Service.