What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are commonly used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the website. Cookies can be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Why We Use Cookies
VeriFood uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for several important purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and login sessions
- Security features to prevent fraud
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Ensuring the website loads correctly
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to:
- Track page views and navigation patterns
- Measure website performance and loading times
- Identify technical issues and errors
- Improve user experience based on usage data
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant marketing messages and advertisements:
- Tracking your interests to show relevant content
- Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Personalizing advertising based on your browsing history
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to control cookies on your device. Most web browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are set on your device
- Block cookies entirely or for specific websites
- Delete cookies from your device
- Be notified when a website attempts to set a cookie
How to Manage Cookies
To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation. Most browsers have settings or preferences where you can control cookie acceptance. However, please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. VeriFood is not responsible for the content or cookie practices of third-party websites. Please review their privacy and cookie policies for more information.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals, and VeriFood does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use other tools to control data collection and use as described above.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. For more information about your CCPA rights, please contact us at privacy@verifood.com.
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, we obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies on your device. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences. For more information about your GDPR rights, please contact us at privacy@verifood.com.
New Zealand Privacy Act 2020
We comply with the Privacy Act 2020 in New Zealand. Information collected through cookies is treated as personal information and is subject to the same privacy protections as other personal data we collect.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
VeriFood may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@verifood.com
- By visiting this page on our website: /contact