Cookie Policy

1. Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how NutriGrove uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website and use our mobile application. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website or use an app. They are widely used to make websites and apps work more efficiently and provide information to site owners.

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by NutriGrove
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

3. How We Use Cookies

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website and app to function properly:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and performance optimization
• Remember your login status and preferences

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us analyze how our services are used:

• Page load times and error tracking
• Feature usage statistics
• App performance monitoring
• Crash reporting and debugging

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality:

• Remember your dietary preferences
• Store your nutrition goals and settings
• Customize your dashboard layout
• Enable social features and integrations

3.4 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand user behavior:

• Track user journeys and interactions
• Measure feature adoption and usage
• A/B testing and optimization
• Generate usage reports and insights

4. Third-Party Services

We use various third-party services that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Web and app analytics
• Firebase: App performance and user analytics
• Mixpanel: User behavior tracking

4.2 Support Services

• Zendesk: Customer support chat
• Intercom: User messaging and support

4.3 Social Media

• Facebook: Social login and sharing
• Google: Authentication and APIs
• Apple: Sign in with Apple

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set cookie expiration preferences

5.2 App Settings

In our mobile app, you can control:

• Analytics and tracking preferences
• Third-party integrations
• Advertising preferences
• Data sharing settings

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Personalization may be limited
• Performance may be affected

6. Mobile App Tracking

6.1 Device Identifiers

Our mobile app may use device identifiers:

• Advertising ID (iOS/Android)
• Device fingerprinting
• Installation IDs
• Push notification tokens

6.2 iOS App Tracking Transparency

On iOS 14.5+, we request permission before tracking across other apps and websites.

6.3 Android Privacy Controls

Android users can opt out of personalized ads through Google settings.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes through our app or website.

8. Contact Information