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FoodRunz
Cookie Policy

At FoodRunz, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices for managing them.

By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.

Last Updated: July 20, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, track usage, and enable features like logins and analytics. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

Essential Cookies

Required for site functionality and cannot be disabled. These enable core features like session management, authentication, and secure transactions.

Examples: Login sessions, shopping cart contents, security tokens

Performance Cookies

Collect anonymous data on site performance to help us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience.

Examples: Page load times, error reports, traffic analytics

Functional Cookies

Remember user choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience on return visits to our website.

Examples: Language settings, regional preferences, accessibility options

Analytics Cookies

Track website visits and traffic sources to help us understand user behavior and improve our services for restaurants and delivery partners.

Examples: Google Analytics (_ga), visitor counts, referral sources

Marketing Cookies

Enable personalized advertising and marketing messages based on your interests and business type when used with trusted partners.

Examples: Ad retargeting, personalized offers, marketing campaigns

Similar Technologies

We also use web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage to enhance your experience.

Includes: HTML5 local storage, web beacons, tracking pixels, server logs

How We Use Cookies

FoodRunz uses cookies to provide a seamless experience, such as maintaining your login session in the partner portal, analyzing traffic to improve services, and customizing content based on your business type (e.g., restaurant vs. food truck). We do not sell your data and only share anonymized info with trusted partners for analytics.

We Never Sell Your Data

Cookie Usage Summary

Cookie Type
Purpose
Duration
Examples
Essential
Site operation and core functionality Session Authentication cookies, security tokens, session management
Analytics
Usage insights and site optimization Persistent (up to 2 years) Google Analytics (_ga), visitor tracking, performance metrics
Functional
User preferences and personalization Persistent (up to 1 year) Language selection, business type preferences, dashboard settings
Marketing
Personalized offers and campaigns Persistent (up to 6 months) Ad retargeting, personalized content, marketing attribution

Essential Cookies

Purpose: Site operation and core functionality

Duration: Session

Examples: Authentication cookies, security tokens

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Usage insights and site optimization

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

Examples: Google Analytics (_ga), visitor tracking

Functional Cookies

Purpose: User preferences and personalization

Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)

Examples: Language selection, business preferences

Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Personalized offers and campaigns

Duration: Persistent (up to 6 months)

Examples: Ad retargeting, personalized content

Your Choices and Controls

You have complete control over your cookie preferences. Manage your settings through browser controls, opt-out tools, or contact us directly for data requests under GDPR and CCPA regulations.

Browser Settings

You can manage cookies via your browser settings (e.g., block or delete them), but this may limit site functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear cookies when closing browser

Analytics Opt-Out

For analytics cookies specifically, you can opt out using dedicated tools that prevent tracking while maintaining site functionality.

Google Analytics Opt-Out
Browser extension for complete opt-out

What happens when you opt out?

  • • No analytics data collected
  • • Site functionality remains intact
  • • Personalization may be limited

Your Legal Rights

Under GDPR (EU residents) and CCPA (California residents), you have specific rights regarding your personal data and how we use cookies.

GDPR Rights (EU)

  • Consent management via our banner
  • Withdraw consent anytime
  • Request data deletion
  • Data portability rights

CCPA Rights (California)

  • Know what data we collect
  • Request data deletion
  • Opt-out of data selling (we don't sell)
  • Non-discrimination for requests

Exercise Your Rights

Ready to manage your cookie preferences or exercise your data rights? Contact our privacy team and we'll respond within 30 days.

Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services to enhance your FoodRunz experience. These services may set their own cookies with independent privacy policies.

Google Analytics

Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience and optimize our services.

Google Privacy Policy

Stripe Payments

Securely processes payments for restaurant subscriptions and ensures PCI compliance for all financial transactions.

Stripe Privacy Policy

Support Tools

Live chat and support ticket systems may use cookies to maintain conversation history and improve response times.

GDPR Compliant

Trusted Partners Only

All third-party services we use are carefully vetted for privacy compliance and data security. We only work with partners who meet our strict standards for protecting your information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. We'll always keep you informed of any significant changes.

How We Update

  • Regular Reviews: We review this policy quarterly to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Advance Notice: Major changes will be announced 30 days before implementation
  • Email Alerts: Significant updates will be sent to registered users via email

What This Means

  • Continued Service: Updates typically won't affect your current experience
  • Enhanced Protection: Changes often improve privacy and security measures
  • Your Control: You can always manage or withdraw cookie consent after updates

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

Our privacy team is here to help you understand how we use cookies and exercise your rights. We're committed to transparency and will respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.

GDPR Compliant
CCPA Compliant
Updated July 20, 2025