Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 1, 2025 | Effective Date: November 28, 2025 (Thanksgiving Launch)

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites and use apps. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our Service.

Table of Contents

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites and applications you visit. They serve various purposes, including:

  • Keeping you logged in as you navigate the app
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Understanding how you use the Service
  • Improving performance and user experience
  • Providing personalized content and recommendations

Types of Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Stores data in your browser for offline functionality
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close the app
  • Web Beacons: Small graphics that track page views and email opens
  • Mobile SDKs: Code libraries that collect app usage data

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies without disabling core functionality.

What they do:

  • Authenticate your login and maintain your session
  • Remember items in your pantry and shopping list
  • Enable security features (CSRF protection, fraud detection)
  • Load balance traffic across servers

Examples:

  • sb-auth-token - Supabase authentication
  • session-id - Session management
  • csrf-token - Security protection

Duration: Session or up to 30 days

2.2 Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.

What they do:

  • Remember your dietary preferences and restrictions
  • Save your preferred measurement units (metric vs. imperial)
  • Store your language and region settings
  • Remember your notification preferences
  • Keep track of tutorials you've completed

Examples:

  • user-preferences - UI settings
  • measurement-unit - Cups vs. grams
  • tutorial-state - Onboarding progress

Duration: Up to 1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve it.

What they do:

  • Track which features are most popular
  • Measure page load times and performance
  • Identify bugs and errors in the app
  • Understand user navigation patterns
  • Analyze how users discover recipes and plan meals

Third-party providers:

  • Vercel Analytics (performance monitoring)
  • Supabase Analytics (database usage)

Examples:

  • _analytics - Usage tracking
  • _performance - Speed metrics

Duration: Up to 2 years

2.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your activity to show you relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

What they do:

  • Remember that you visited our website
  • Share information with advertisers about your visit
  • Track conversions from marketing campaigns
  • Show you personalized ads on other platforms

Note: We currently do not use marketing cookies. This section is reserved for future use if we implement advertising. You will be notified before any marketing cookies are deployed.

Duration: If implemented, up to 90 days

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. We don't control these cookies, but we've carefully selected partners who respect your privacy:

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy
SupabaseAuthentication, databaseView Policy
VercelHosting, analyticsView Policy
AWS S3Image storageView Policy
AnthropicAI food recognitionView Policy

4. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

4.1 In-App Settings

Control cookie preferences directly in SuddenPlate:

  1. Open the app and go to Settings
  2. Tap "Privacy & Data"
  3. Tap "Cookie Preferences"
  4. Toggle categories on/off (except Essential cookies, which are required)

4.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

4.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices:

  • iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies (or Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Ask App Not to Track)
  • Android: Chrome app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies

4.4 Opt-Out Tools

Industry opt-out tools (if we implement advertising in the future):

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience. Some features may not work properly if Essential cookies are disabled.

5. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals.

We respect your privacy choices. When you enable DNT in your browser:

  • We will not deploy optional analytics or marketing cookies
  • Essential cookies will still function (required for the Service to work)
  • You can manage additional preferences in-app under Settings → Privacy & Data

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending you an in-app notification (for material changes)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed.

7. Contact Us

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

SuddenPlate Privacy Team

Email: privacy@suddenplate.com

Support: support@suddenplate.com

For general privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy