Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.

This Cookie Policy explains how Ummi ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services (the "Service").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and maintaining your logged-in session
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Security features to protect your account
• Load balancing to ensure the Service remains available

These cookies cannot be disabled as the Service would not function correctly without them.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your location preferences for local Cook searches
• Storing your saved Cooks and browsing history
• Remembering choices you make (such as display preferences)

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Service. Analytics data may include:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at the Service (referral sources)
• Technical information about your device and browser
• General geographic location (country/region level)

2.4 Marketing Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners. Currently, we do not use third-party advertising cookies, but we may implement them in the future.

3. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use local storage and similar browser technologies to store information on your device. Local storage is used for:

• Storing your authentication state
• Caching Cook data for faster page loads
• Saving your preferences and saved Cook lists
• Storing draft content (such as reviews in progress)

Unlike cookies, local storage data does not expire automatically but can be cleared through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Service are placed by third-party services we use. These may include:

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they collect and use data.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. We use session cookies for authentication and security purposes.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences and login state. Most of our persistent cookies expire within 30 days to 1 year.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Opting Out of Analytics

If you prefer not to have your website activity tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of the Service may not work properly. Specifically:

• You may not be able to stay logged in to your account
• Your preferences and saved Cooks may not be remembered
• Some pages may not display correctly
• Location-based features may not work as expected

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. At this time, our Service does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us. For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.