Cookie Policy

Cookie policy

1. GLOBAL COOKIE & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES POLICY

Last Updated: 24/11/2025

1. Introduction

Vicipe (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, protect, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy applies globally and aligns with GDPR (EU/UK), PECR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, PIPEDA, PDPA, and other relevant regulations.

2. Technologies We Use

We use a combination of:
• Cookies
• Local storage
• Session storage
• Web beacons
• Pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel)
• SDKs (for mobile apps)
• Device identifiers
• AI analytics tags
• Server logs

These technologies help deliver a secure, functional, optimized platform.

3. Categories of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Strictly Necessary

Purpose:
• Authentication
• Account sessions
• Security and fraud detection
• Core navigation
Legal Basis:
• Legitimate interest / Contractual necessity / PECR exemption
User Choice:
• Cannot be disabled

3.2 Performance & Analytics

Purpose:
• Metrics on feature usage
• Crash data
• AI model performance evaluation
• User flow optimization
Legal Basis:
• Consent (GDPR/ePrivacy)
• Legitimate interest (where permitted globally)

3.3 Functional

Purpose:
• Save preferences
• Dietary filters
• Saved recipes
• Accessibility settings
Legal Basis:
• Consent

3.4 Personalization

Purpose:
• Personalized content
• Tailored recipe suggestions
• AI-based recommendations
Legal Basis:
• Consent

3.5 Advertising & Retargeting

Purpose:
• Deliver relevant ads
• Measure campaign performance
• Prevent ad fraud
Legal Basis:
• Consent (EU/UK)
• Opt-out rights (US/California/Global)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third parties such as:
• Analytics providers
• Advertising networks
• Cloud hosting and AI infrastructure
• Payment processors
• Security vendors

All providers must maintain privacy and security standards.

5. International Data Use

Cookies may transfer data to countries with different data protection laws (e.g., US, Singapore, India).
We use safeguards including:
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions
• Data processing agreements
• Encryption and access controls

6. User Choices
• Accept or reject cookies via our cookie banner
• Withdraw consent anytime
• Browser-level blocking
• Platform-level tracking opt-out (mobile)
• “Do Not Track” signals (where legally required)

7. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect new technologies, regulations, or functionalities.

8. Contact

admin@vicipe.com