Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 10, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and understanding how you use our platform. Cookies are widely used by website operators to make their sites work efficiently and to provide reporting information.
2. How We Use Cookies
FoodHub uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include session cookies that keep you logged in, security cookies that protect your account, and cookies that remember your privacy preferences.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference, location settings, and customized interface choices. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting anonymous information about page visits, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns. This data helps us improve the user experience and optimize our platform performance.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| better-auth.session_token | Essential | Maintains your authenticated session | 5 minutes - 30 days |
| theme-preference | Functional | Remembers your dark/light mode choice | 1 year |
| cart-items | Functional | Stores your shopping cart temporarily | Session |
| analytics-id | Analytics | Anonymous usage statistics | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our Platform. These include analytics providers, social media plugins, and embedded content providers. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the respective privacy policies of these third parties. Examples include Google Analytics and social media sharing buttons.
5. Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- See what cookies have been set and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for core features like authentication and security.
Opt-Out Links
To learn more about managing cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy whenever we make material changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
FoodHub Privacy Team
Email: privacy@foodhub.com
Address: 123 Food Street, Kitchen City, FC 12345