Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience

Last updated: September 2025

Cookie Transparency

DishDetect is operated by DEPLOY EVERYWHERE (Pty) Ltd. We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience with our food recognition platform. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookie Definition

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website
They help us provide you with a better browsing experience
Cookies enable us to remember your preferences and improve our services
They can be temporary (session cookies) or persistent (stored longer-term)

Other Tracking Technologies

Web beacons (also called pixel tags) - small images that track usage
Local storage - browser-based storage for user preferences
Session storage - temporary storage for current session data
Analytics pixels - track user interactions with our content

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Authentication cookies to keep you logged in securely
Session management cookies for website functionality
Security cookies to protect against fraud and abuse
Load balancing cookies to ensure website performance
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our site
Usage tracking to improve website performance and user experience
Feature usage analytics to see which tools are most popular
Error tracking to identify and fix technical issues
Performance monitoring to ensure fast loading times

Functional Cookies

Language preference cookies to remember your language choice
Theme preference cookies (light/dark mode settings)
Cookie consent preferences to remember your choices
Form data preservation to prevent data loss
User interface customization settings

Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies to show relevant DishDetect promotions
Social media cookies for sharing functionality
Retargeting cookies to show relevant ads on other websites
Affiliate tracking cookies for partnership programs
Campaign tracking cookies to measure marketing effectiveness

How We Use Cookies

User Experience Enhancement

Remember your login status across sessions
Save your preferences and settings
Provide personalized content and recommendations
Maintain your shopping cart and form data
Enable social sharing and commenting features

Analytics and Performance

Track which pages are most popular
Monitor website performance and loading times
Identify technical issues and bugs
Understand user behavior patterns
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Security and Fraud Prevention

Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
Protect against unauthorized account access
Monitor for suspicious login attempts
Secure payment processing and transactions
Prevent spam and abuse on our platform

Third-Party Cookies

Authentication Services

Clerk authentication cookies for secure login
OAuth provider cookies (Google, etc.) for social login
Session management for third-party authentication
Security tokens for cross-site request protection

Payment Processing

Paddle payment cookies for secure transactions
Fraud detection cookies from payment providers
Payment method preference cookies

Analytics and Performance

Google Analytics cookies for website usage tracking
Performance monitoring cookies from cloud providers
Error tracking cookies for debugging purposes
User feedback and survey cookies

Content Delivery

Cloudflare CDN cookies for faster content delivery
Image optimization cookies for better performance
Video streaming cookies for tutorial content
Font loading cookies for improved typography

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookie settings
You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear existing cookies
Instructions for popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality

Our Cookie Preferences

Cookie consent banner when you first visit our site
Granular control over different types of cookies
Easy-to-use interface for managing your preferences
Save your preferences for future visits

Mobile Device Settings

iOS Safari cookie settings in device preferences
Android Chrome cookie settings in browser options
App-specific cookie controls for our mobile applications
Sync preferences across devices when logged in

Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
Third-party advertising opt-out tools
Email unsubscribe options for marketing communications
Account-level privacy settings in your profile

Cookie Retention Periods

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser
Used for temporary session management
Essential for website functionality
No long-term storage of personal information

Persistent Cookies

Stored for varying periods based on purpose
Authentication cookies: typically 30 days
Preference cookies: up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: usually 2 years
Marketing cookies: up to 2 years

Automatic Expiration

Cookies automatically expire based on their purpose
Regular cleanup of expired cookies
User-initiated deletion through browser settings
Account deletion removes associated cookies

Updates to This Policy

Policy Changes

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices
Material changes will be communicated via email
Updated policy will be posted on this page
Previous versions archived for reference

Your Continued Use

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically
Contact us if you have questions about changes
Your cookie preferences will be respected regardless of policy updates

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our cookie practices or need help managing your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Company: DEPLOY EVERYWHERE (Pty) Ltd (operating DishDetect)

Email: privacy@dishdetect.app

Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Response Time: We aim to respond to cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours

Your Cookie Rights

You have the right to control how cookies are used on our website. You can:

• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Change your cookie preferences at any time
• Clear cookies through your browser settings
• Use private browsing mode to limit cookie storage

This cookie policy is effective as of September 2025 and applies to all users of the DishDetect platform. We are committed to transparency and respect for your privacy choices.

DishDetect is a service provided by DEPLOY EVERYWHERE (Pty) Ltd.