Cookie & Storage Policy
Last updated: 3 April 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie and Storage Policy explains how Digital Ideation Limited ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and browser storage technologies when you use the Mealiv website and web application.
2. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
Local Storage is a browser feature that allows websites to store data on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to the server with every request, making it more efficient for storing application preferences.
3. How We Use These Technologies
Mealiv primarily uses browser local storage rather than traditional cookies. We do not use any advertising cookies or cross-site tracking technologies.
3.1 Essential Storage (Strictly Necessary)
These are required for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token |
Local Storage | Supabase authentication session token. Keeps you logged in between visits. | Until logout or session expiry |
mealchecker_redirect_after_login |
Local Storage | Remembers which page to return to after login | Until used (single use) |
mealchecker_meal_builder_state |
Local Storage | Temporarily saves meal builder progress when navigating away (e.g. to add a new product) | Until restored or cleared |
3.2 Functional Storage (Preferences)
These store your preferences to improve your experience. The Service will work without them, but some features may not remember your settings.
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
mealchecker_country |
Local Storage | Remembers your preferred country for product searches | Persistent |
mealchecker_cookie_consent |
Local Storage | Records whether you have accepted or dismissed the storage notice | Persistent |
3.3 Third-Party Cookies
We do not set third-party tracking cookies. However, some third-party services we integrate with may set their own cookies when you interact with them:
- YouTube — When you watch embedded cooking videos, YouTube may set cookies according to their cookie policy
- Stripe — When you access payment flows, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and security according to their cookie policy
4. Analytics and Tracking
We use privacy-friendly analytics that do not rely on cookies or collect personal data.
This allows us to understand general usage patterns (such as page views and feature usage) without identifying individual users.
We do not:
- Track users across websites
- Use advertising or profiling cookies
- Collect personally identifiable analytics data
5. Managing Your Storage Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies and local storage through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
5.2 Clearing Site Data
You can clear all Mealiv data from your browser by:
- Opening your browser's Developer Tools (usually F12)
- Going to the Application or Storage tab
- Selecting "Clear site data" or manually deleting local storage entries
Note: Clearing essential storage will log you out and may reset your preferences.
6. Legal Basis (UK GDPR / PECR)
We rely on the following legal bases for using storage technologies:
- Strictly necessary storage — required to provide the Service (no consent required)
- Functional storage — used to improve your experience and remember preferences
As we do not use non-essential cookies or tracking technologies, we do not rely on consent for analytics or advertising.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie and Storage Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or storage, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Company: Digital Ideation Limited
9. Further Information
For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or the ICO's guide to cookies.