Cookie policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Smart Diet OÜ (registry code: 14295370, address: Heinamaa tee 19, Viimsi 74019, Estonia) ("MintyFit," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Platform available at mintyfit.com and my.mintyfit.com. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides more details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our Platform. They help us:

Recognize you when you return to our Platform
Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you use our services
Improve your user experience
Deliver personalized content and advertisements

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our Platform:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Platform and cannot be disabled. Purpose:

Enable core functionality like secure login and account access
Process payments securely through Stripe
Maintain your session as you navigate the Platform
Provide security features and prevent fraud
Remember your cookie consent preferences

Examples:

Session management cookies
Authentication tokens
Security cookies
Load balancing cookies

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you and for the legitimate operation of our Platform.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of our Platform and improve your user experience. Purpose:

Remember your preferences and settings
Store your dietary preferences and restrictions
Maintain your language selection
Remember notification settings
Provide personalized features

Examples:

Language selection cookies
Dietary preference cookies
Display preference cookies
Notification settings cookies

Legal Basis: We use these cookies based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Platform so we can improve it. Purpose:

Analyze Platform usage and visitor behavior
Understand which features are most popular
Identify technical issues and errors
Measure Platform performance
Improve user experience based on data insights

Examples:

Google Analytics cookies
Session recording tools
Heatmap tracking
Performance monitoring cookies

What We Track:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Navigation paths through the Platform
Device and browser information
Referring websites
Click patterns and interactions

Legal Basis: We use these cookies based on your consent and our legitimate interest in improving our services.

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalized offers and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. Purpose:

Deliver personalized recommendations based on your usage
Show you relevant advertisements on other platforms
Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Measure conversion rates
Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement

Examples:

Facebook Pixel cookies
Google Ads cookies
Retargeting cookies
Conversion tracking cookies

Legal Basis: We use these cookies only with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

Provider: Google LLC Purpose: Analyze Platform usage and visitor behavior Cookies Set: _ga, _gid, _gat Duration: 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid) Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4.2 Facebook Pixel

Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc. Purpose: Measure ad effectiveness and show relevant ads on Facebook Cookies Set: _fbp, fr Duration: 3 months Privacy Policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy Opt-Out: facebook.com/settings?tab=ads

4.3 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Provider: Stripe, Inc. Purpose: Process payments securely Cookies Set: Various security and session cookies Duration: Session to 1 year Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either: Session Cookies:

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Used for essential functions like maintaining your login session
Do not collect information from your device

Persistent Cookies:

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Duration varies from days to years depending on the cookie's purpose
Help us recognize you when you return to our Platform
Examples: Login preferences, language settings

6. Complete Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our Platform:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration	Provider
mintyfit_session	Maintains your login session	Strictly Necessary	Session	MintyFit
user_auth	Authentication token for secure access	Strictly Necessary	30 days	MintyFit
user_preferences	Stores dietary and display preferences	Functional	1 year	MintyFit
cookie_consent	Records your cookie consent choices	Strictly Necessary	1 year	MintyFit
_ga	Google Analytics main tracking cookie	Analytics	2 years	Google
_gid	Google Analytics session identifier	Analytics	24 hours	Google
_gat	Google Analytics request throttling	Analytics	1 minute	Google
_fbp	Facebook Pixel tracking	Marketing	3 months	Facebook
fr	Facebook advertising and targeting	Marketing	3 months	Facebook
__stripe_mid	Stripe fraud prevention	Strictly Necessary	1 year	Stripe
__stripe_sid	Stripe session identifier	Strictly Necessary	30 minutes	Stripe

Note: This list may be updated as we add or remove services. Please check this Cookie Policy regularly for updates.

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to control and manage cookies on our Platform:

7.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit MintyFit, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences by category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Accessing the cookie settings in your account
Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Platform

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings: View and Delete Cookies:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Block Third-Party Cookies:

Most browsers have an option to block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
This prevents tracking across multiple websites

Block All Cookies:

You can set your browser to block all cookies
Warning: This may prevent you from using essential features of our Platform

Browser-Specific Instructions: For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:

7.3 Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising

If you don't want to receive targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior, you can opt out through: Industry Opt-Out Tools:

Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
Digital Advertising Alliance (Europe): www.youronlinechoices.eu
Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
Facebook Ad Preferences: facebook.com/settings?tab=ads

Mobile Device Settings:

iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

7.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important: If you disable or block certain cookies, some features of our Platform may not work properly: Strictly Necessary Cookies:

You will not be able to log in to your account
Payment processing will not function
Security features will be compromised
Your session will not be maintained between pages

Functional Cookies:

Your preferences will not be saved
You will need to reset your dietary preferences each visit
Language settings will not be remembered
Personalized features will not be available

Analytics Cookies:

We will not be able to improve the Platform based on usage data
You will still have full access to all features

Marketing Cookies:

You will still see advertisements, but they will not be personalized
You may see the same advertisement multiple times

9. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices. If you have enabled DNT in your browser, we will:

Not use marketing or advertising cookies without your explicit consent
Continue to use strictly necessary cookies for Platform operation
Continue to use analytics cookies in anonymized form for service improvement

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in our cookie usage
New technologies or tracking methods
Changes in legal requirements
Improvements to our services

When we make significant changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
We will notify you via email if you have an active account
We may display a notice on our Platform

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
Access information about the cookies we use
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Lodge a complaint with the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate

To exercise these rights or if you have questions about our cookie usage, please contact us at info@mintyfit.com.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from or set cookies on devices used by children under 18. If you believe a child under 18 has provided information or accepted cookies on our Platform, please contact us immediately at info@mintyfit.com.

13. More Information

For more information about:

How we collect and use your personal data: See our Privacy Policy
Terms of using our services: See our Terms of Service
All About Cookies: Visit www.allaboutcookies.org
EU Cookie Guidance: Visit ec.europa.eu/justice/article-29/documentation

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies: Smart Diet OÜ Registry Code: 14295370 Address: Heinamaa tee 19, Viimsi 74019, Estonia Email: info@mintyfit.com Phone: +372 679 8600 For data protection inquiries, you can also contact the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate:

Address: Tatari 39, 10134 Tallinn, Estonia
Email: info@aki.ee
Phone: +372 627 4135
Website: www.aki.ee