Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Eatomate uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better experience.

Eatomate uses cookies minimally and only for essential functions. We do NOT use advertising cookies or sell your browsing data.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in across sessions
  • Security: Prevent CSRF attacks and protect your account
  • Preferences: Remember your app settings (units, dark mode, language)

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how users interact with the Service. All analytics data is anonymized.

  • Usage Statistics: Track which features are used most
  • Performance Monitoring: Detect crashes and slow pages
  • A/B Testing: Test different UI designs

You can opt out of analytics cookies in your account settings.

What We DON'T Use

  • Advertising Cookies: We don't show ads or track you for advertising purposes
  • Advertising Trackers: No advertising cookies or tracking for ad targeting purposes
  • Cross-Site Tracking: We don't follow you around the web

Your Cookie Controls

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Delete all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies (note: this will break the Service)

Eatomate Settings

In your account settings, you can opt out of analytics cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking the Service.

Cookie Lifespan

First-Party Cookies (Eatomate)

  • Cookie Consent (eatomate_consent_v1): 180 days
  • Authentication Token (auth-token): 30 days (unless you logout)
  • Refresh Token (refresh-token): 90 days (unless you logout)
  • Invite Session (invite_session): 15 minutes (temporary, used only during household invitations)

Third-Party Cookies (Require Consent)

  • Analytics (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity): Up to 2 years
  • Marketing (Meta Pixel): Up to 90 days
  • Functional (Intercom): Up to 1 year

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies: