1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
Similar technologies include:
- Local Storage: Data stored in your browser to remember settings
- Session Storage: Temporary data for your current browsing session
- Pixels/Beacons: Small images that track user interactions
- Web Beacons: Tracking elements embedded in emails or web pages
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
- Authentication and login session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Shopping cart and transaction processing
- Load balancing and site functionality
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences.
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Saved searches and filters
- Map location and zoom preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Page views and user journey tracking
- Performance and loading time analysis
- Feature usage and engagement metrics
- Error reporting and debugging information
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
- Targeted advertising and retargeting
- Social media integration
- Email campaign tracking
- Cross-site tracking for personalization
3. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by Food Maps for core functionality:
- User authentication
- Site preferences
- Shopping cart contents
- Language settings
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services we integrate:
- Google Analytics
- Mapbox mapping services
- Social media widgets
- Payment processors
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Security and Authentication
Maintain secure login sessions and protect against fraud
Personalization
Remember your preferences and provide customized experiences
Analytics and Improvement
Understand usage patterns and improve our services
Marketing and Communication
Deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness
5. Cookie Duration and Expiration
| Cookie Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Temporary cookies for current session |
| Persistent Cookies | 30 days - 2 years | Stored on device until expiration |
| Authentication | 24 hours | Login session management |
| Preferences | 1 year | Settings and customizations |
| Analytics | 2 years | Usage tracking and analysis |
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our site, you can choose which types of cookies to accept through our consent banner. You can change these preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
- Accessing your account privacy settings
- Contacting us directly
Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic functionality.
7. Third-Party Services
We integrate with the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Social Media Platforms
Social sharing and login integration
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn policies apply
Payment Processors
Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
Stripe, PayPal policies apply
8. Data Protection and Security
We implement strong security measures to protect cookie data:
- Encryption: Sensitive cookies are encrypted and secured
- Secure Flags: HTTPS-only transmission for security cookies
- SameSite Protection: Prevention against cross-site request forgery
- Regular Audits: Periodic review of cookie usage and security
- Data Minimization: Only collect necessary information
9. International Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with international regulations:
GDPR (European Union)
Explicit consent and right to withdraw for EU users
CCPA (California)
Consumer privacy rights and data transparency
PIPEDA (Canada)
Personal information protection standards
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying prominent notices on our platform
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email:info@allgoodlivingfoundation.org
Phone: (510) 522 6288
Address: 1900 Thau Way, Alameda, CA 94501
Data Protection Officer: dpo@allgoodlivingfoundation.org