Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 31, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how memenu uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, use our apps, or interact with our browser extension.
Cookie choices at a glance
- ✓Essential cookies are always on — they keep you logged in
- ✓Analytics cookies help us improve — you can opt out
- ✓Advertising cookies (free tier) — you can opt out
- ✓Premium subscribers see no ads and fewer tracking cookies
1.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember information about your visit, like your login status and preferences, making your next visit easier and more useful.
We also use similar technologies:
- Local storage: Stores data in your browser that persists across sessions
- Session storage: Stores data that's cleared when you close your browser
- Pixels and beacons: Tiny invisible images that help us understand how you interact with emails and the website
Throughout this policy, we use "cookies" to refer to all these technologies unless otherwise specified.
2.How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
Authentication and security
Cookies keep you logged in as you navigate between pages and across sessions. They also help protect your account from unauthorized access by detecting suspicious activity.
Preferences and functionality
We remember your choices — like your preferred language, theme (light or dark mode), and measurement units (metric or imperial) — so you don't have to set them every time.
Performance and analytics
We collect anonymous data about how people use memenu to identify problems and improve the service. This includes which pages are visited, how long people spend on features, and where users encounter errors.
Advertising (free tier only)
For users on our free tier, we use cookies to show relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. Premium subscribers do not see ads, and we don't use advertising cookies for them.
3.Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies (always active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for memenu to function properly. Without them, you wouldn't be able to log in or use basic features. Because they're essential, these cookies cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__session | Keeps you logged in | Session |
csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Functional cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings. Disabling them won't break the site, but some features may not work as smoothly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
theme | Remembers light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
units | Remembers metric/imperial preference | 1 year |
servings_default | Remembers your default serving size | 1 year |
Analytics cookies
These help us understand how people use memenu so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and anonymized — we can't identify you personally from analytics.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
ai_* | Azure Application Insights - performance monitoring | 1 year |
Advertising cookies (free tier only)
If you're using memenu for free, we show ads to support the service. These cookies enable personalized ads based on your interests. If you decline these cookies, you'll still see ads — just generic ones rather than personalized.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_gcl_* | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days |
IDE | Google DoubleClick - ad personalization | 1 year |
4.Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by services we use:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how people use memenu. Google processes this data according to their Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Ads (free tier only)
Enables relevant advertising and conversion tracking. You can manage your ad preferences in Google's Ad Settings.
Azure Application Insights
Helps us monitor performance and troubleshoot errors. This is a Microsoft service governed by their Privacy Statement.
5.Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On memenu
When you first visit memenu, we'll ask for your cookie preferences. You can change these anytime by clicking the cookie icon in the footer or going to Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences.
Browser settings
Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options under "Privacy" or "Security". Here's how for common browsers:
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using memenu properly. Essential cookies are required for the service to work.
Mobile apps
Our mobile apps use similar technologies. You can manage tracking permissions in your device's settings under Privacy or Apps → memenu.
Browser extension
The browser extension stores authentication tokens in local storage. You can clear this data by removing and reinstalling the extension, or through your browser's extension settings.
6.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use or the way we use them. When we make changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top.
For significant changes — like introducing new categories of cookies — we'll ask for your preferences again.
7.Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at privacy@memenu.io.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.