Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 18, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how FoodPulse uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, and your choices regarding these technologies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
Purpose:
- Enable basic website functionality
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Purpose:
- Track website usage and visitor behavior
- Understand how users interact with our content
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Generate analytics reports
Third-party services used: Google Analytics
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Purpose:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region)
- Provide personalized content
- Enable social media features
2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
Purpose:
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Note: We currently do not use advertising cookies, but this may change in the future.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements.
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which content is popular and how we can improve our site.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:
- The pages you visit
- How long you spend on each page
- How you arrived at our site
- What you click on while visiting our site
This information is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally. For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience.
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Cookie settings in Chrome
- Firefox: Cookie settings in Firefox
- Safari: Cookie settings in Safari
- Edge: Cookie settings in Edge
5.2 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences through this banner or update them at any time.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. We will honor your cookie preferences as set through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
8. More Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
FoodPulse
Email: hello@foodpulse.co
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