Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 12, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until deleted or they expire) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
GroceryApp (groceryapp.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submissions, and secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on pages, bounce rates, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices (such as language, region, or previously viewed pages) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display ads that are relevant and engaging. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners.
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the cookies used on our website:
3.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | GroceryApp | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| csrf_token | GroceryApp | Prevents cross-site request forgery on forms | Session |
| cookie_consent | GroceryApp | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
3.3 Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| locale | GroceryApp | Remembers your preferred language and region settings | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | GroceryApp | Stores pages you recently viewed for quick access | 30 days |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook (Meta) | Tracks visits across websites for targeted advertising on Facebook | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores conversion data for Google Ads campaigns | 3 months |
| li_sugr | Collects data on user behaviour for targeted LinkedIn ads | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis and reporting
- Google Ads — Advertising conversion tracking and remarketing
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel — Advertising conversion tracking and audience building
- LinkedIn Insight Tag — B2B advertising and conversion tracking
- Hotjar — Session recording and heatmap analytics
- HubSpot — Marketing automation and lead tracking
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them:
- Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta Privacy Policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy
- LinkedIn Privacy Policy: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
5. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling and managing cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
- Configure notifications when cookies are set
Common browser cookie settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific tracking cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Visit adssettings.google.com to manage your ad preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: Visit optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit optout.aboutads.info
- European Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit youronlinechoices.eu
5.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted by websites. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through the other mechanisms described above.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Consent to all categories of cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for the website to function
- Customize: Choose which categories of cookies you want to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended:
- Form submissions may not work correctly
- Your preferences and settings may not be remembered
- Some interactive features may be limited
- We will be unable to analyze and improve website performance
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are strictly necessary for the website to operate.
8. Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with applicable data protection regulations, including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) — European Union
- ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) — European Union
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) — United States
- LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) — Brazil
- PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law) — Saudi Arabia & UAE
We process cookie data under the legal bases of consent (for non-essential cookies) and legitimate interest (for essential cookies).
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1-800-123-4567
- Address: 123 Tech Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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