Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Our Use of Cookies

MenuMate does not currently use cookies for tracking or analytics purposes on our website.

We use minimal, essential cookies only for the basic functionality of the Service:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of MenuMate and cannot be disabled:

Authentication Cookies

When you log in to MenuMate, we use authentication tokens (managed by Firebase Authentication) to keep you logged in and maintain your session. This is essential for the Service to function.

• Purpose: To authenticate your identity and maintain your login session
• Duration: Session-based (expires when you log out or close the app/browser)
• Provider: Firebase Authentication (Google)

Mobile App Data Storage

The MenuMate mobile app uses local storage on your device to:

• Cache your login credentials securely
• Store your canteen preference
• Improve app performance by caching menu data

This data is stored locally on your device and is not sent to our servers except when necessary for app functionality (e.g., syncing your ratings).

Third-Party Cookies

MenuMate uses Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) for hosting and authentication. Firebase may set its own cookies for security and authentication purposes. These are essential for the Service to function.

For more information about Firebase cookies and privacy practices, please visit: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

What We Do NOT Use

MenuMate does not use:

• Analytics Cookies: We do not use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar analytics services
• Advertising Cookies: We do not serve advertisements or use advertising cookies
• Social Media Cookies: We do not use social media tracking pixels or cookies
• Marketing Cookies: We do not track you across websites for marketing purposes

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you disable essential authentication cookies, you will not be able to log in to MenuMate.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Mobile App

To clear local data in the mobile app, you can:

• Log out of your account (clears authentication data)
• Uninstall and reinstall the app (clears all local data)
• Use your device's app settings to clear app data/cache

Future Changes

If we decide to implement additional cookies or tracking technologies in the future (such as analytics), we will:

• Update this Cookie Policy
• Notify users of the changes
• Provide options to manage cookie preferences where legally required
• Obtain consent where required by applicable law (e.g., GDPR)

Contact Us

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

Email: menumate@posteo.no
App Name: MenuMate
Developer: Alexandra Gerken