Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 22, 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how SomeYum ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at visieasy.com or use our mobile and web applications. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for using them.
1. 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, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
- Third-party Cookies: Set by a third-party service on the website
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Maintaining your session when you're logged in
- Remembering your privacy preferences
- Ensuring website security
- Load balancing to ensure website stability
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Your recipe preferences and swipe history
- Language and region preferences
- Dietary restrictions and filters
- Display preferences (dark/light mode)
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website
- Which features are most popular
- Error messages encountered
- Overall usage patterns to improve our service
2.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us improve website performance:
- Page load times and response times
- Server performance monitoring
- Content delivery optimization
- Cache management
2.5 Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we may use cookies to:
- Show you relevant advertisements on other platforms
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Limit how often you see an advertisement
- Understand your interests for personalized content
3. Cookies We Use
Our Cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| someyum_session | Maintains user session | Session | Essential |
| someyum_preferences | Stores user preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| someyum_swipes | Tracks recipe preferences | 6 months | Functional |
| someyum_consent | Records cookie consent | 1 year | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance | View Policy |
| Cloudflare | Content delivery and security | View Policy |
| Facebook Pixel | Marketing and retargeting (optional) | View Policy |
4. How to Control Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or entirely
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies completely
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
4.3 Mobile App Settings
For our mobile app, you can manage tracking preferences in:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable cookies:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- Your preferences may not be saved between visits
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Personalized recipe recommendations may be less accurate
- You may see less relevant content
6. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
6.1 Local Storage
Similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity, used for saving your recipe collections locally.
6.2 Pixels/Web Beacons
Small transparent images used to track email opens and website visits.
6.3 Device Fingerprinting
We do NOT use device fingerprinting techniques to track users.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. Currently, there is no industry standard for handling DNT signals, and our website does not respond differently to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our cookie providers may transfer information internationally. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Requesting renewed consent where required
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://visieasy.com/contact
- Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies:
- EU/UK Users: Rights under GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, and objection
- California Users: Rights under CCPA including the right to know and delete
- All Users: The right to opt-out of non-essential cookies at any time