Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, provide insights to website owners, and improve user experience.

This Cookie Policy explains how Mealio ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly, enabling processes such as secure login, navigation, and authentication.

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information on how visitors use our website, such as the most visited pages or errors encountered. They help improve site performance.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies store choices you make (language, region, preferences) to offer enhanced and personalized features.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track visitors across websites to show more relevant ads and help measure ad performance.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party cookies from trusted partners, including:

3.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Tracks visitor interactions
• Hotjar: Provides heatmaps and behavioral insights

3.2 Marketing and Advertising

• Facebook Pixel: Measures ad conversions
• Google Ads: Enables retargeting and ad performance tracking
• LinkedIn Insight Tag: Measures LinkedIn campaign results

3.3 Social Media

• Social sharing buttons: Allow content sharing on platforms
• Social login: Enables login via social accounts

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be:

4.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when the browser is closed. They allow linking actions during a single session.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted. Used to remember preferences and improve return visits.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow cookie control through settings:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all cookies
• Notify when a cookie is set
• Clear cookies on exit

Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5.2 Cookie Preference Center

On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner. You may change preferences anytime using the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You may disable specific third-party tracking via:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out Tool

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send "Do Not Track" requests. Currently, there is no enforced standard, and we do not respond to DNT signals at this time.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date.

8. More Information

For details on how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

Learn more about cookies:

• All About Cookies
• ICO: Cookies

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, contact us: