1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

This Cookie Policy explains how Tasty Risk AI ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform to enhance your user experience and improve our services. We are committed to transparency about our data collection practices and your privacy rights.

Cookies serve various purposes, from essential functionality to analytics and marketing. Understanding how we use these technologies helps you make informed decisions about your privacy preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in securely across sessions
• Session cookies to maintain your preferences and settings during your visit
• Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
• Load balancing cookies to ensure optimal performance and server distribution
• CSRF protection cookies to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
• Form submission cookies to prevent duplicate submissions and data loss
• Shopping cart cookies to maintain your selections and preferences
• Language preference cookies for proper localization and content display
• Accessibility cookies to remember your accessibility settings and preferences
• Cookie consent cookies to remember your privacy preferences and choices

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our services:

• Google Analytics cookies to track website usage, traffic patterns, and user behavior
• Heat mapping cookies to understand user interaction patterns and optimize user experience
• Error tracking cookies to identify and fix technical issues and bugs
• Page load time measurement cookies to monitor and improve website performance
• Feature usage tracking cookies to understand which features are most valuable to users
• A/B testing cookies to optimize user experience and test new features
• Conversion tracking cookies to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• User journey mapping cookies to understand navigation patterns and user flows
• Performance monitoring cookies for system optimization and capacity planning
• Search analytics cookies to improve our internal search functionality
• Content engagement cookies to measure how users interact with our content
• Mobile app analytics cookies to track usage across different platforms

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features:

• Language preference cookies to display content in your preferred language
• Theme and display preference cookies for customized visual experience
• Dashboard customization cookies to remember your layout and widget preferences
• Notification preference cookies to manage your alert and communication settings
• Recently viewed items cookies to show relevant content and recommendations
• Form auto-fill cookies for convenience and improved user experience
• Accessibility settings cookies to maintain your accessibility preferences
• Time zone preference cookies for accurate time display and scheduling
• Currency display preference cookies for localized financial information
• Layout customization cookies to remember your preferred page arrangements
• Video player settings cookies to remember volume and quality preferences
• Chat widget cookies to maintain conversation history and preferences

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Advertising targeting cookies based on your interests and browsing behavior
• Retargeting cookies to show relevant ads on other websites you visit
• Campaign tracking cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising efforts
• Social media integration cookies for sharing content and social login functionality
• Cross-device tracking cookies for consistent experience across multiple devices
• Frequency capping cookies to limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
• Attribution cookies to understand which marketing channels are most effective
• Lookalike audience cookies to help us find similar potential customers
• Conversion optimization cookies to improve the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device to enhance our platform functionality:

• Google Analytics for comprehensive website traffic analysis and detailed user behavior insights
• Financial data providers for real-time market information, pricing data, and economic indicators
• Customer support platforms for chat functionality, help desk operations, and ticket management
• Content delivery networks (CDNs) for faster page loading and improved global performance
• Security services for advanced fraud detection, threat prevention, and risk assessment
• Email marketing platforms for communication preferences, campaign management, and automation
• Social media plugins for content sharing capabilities and social login functionality
• Payment processors for secure transaction handling and fraud prevention
• Video hosting services for embedded content, tutorials, and educational materials
• Map services for location-based features and geographic data visualization
• Live chat services for real-time customer support and user assistance
• API monitoring services for performance tracking and system reliability
• Cloud storage providers for data backup and synchronization services

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website and controlling your privacy preferences:

• Use our comprehensive cookie preference center to customize your settings and manage consent
• Configure your browser settings to block, delete, or manage cookies according to your preferences
• Use browser extensions and privacy tools that provide advanced cookie management capabilities
• Opt out of specific third-party tracking services through their respective opt-out mechanisms
• Clear your browser's cookie storage periodically to remove stored tracking data
• Use private or incognito browsing modes to prevent cookie storage during sessions
• Contact us directly to discuss your cookie preferences and privacy concerns
• Enable "Do Not Track" signals in your browser to indicate your privacy preferences
• Use ad blockers and privacy-focused browser extensions to prevent tracking cookies
• Review and update your cookie preferences regularly to maintain control over your data
• Utilize privacy-focused browsers that block tracking by default

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website operation.

5. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Google Chrome

• Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of your browser
• Select "Settings" then navigate to "Privacy and security" section
• Click "Cookies and other site data" to access cookie settings
• Choose your preferred cookie settings from the available options
• Manage exceptions for specific websites and customize permissions
• Use "Clear browsing data" to remove existing cookies and site data

Mozilla Firefox

• Click the menu button and select "Options" or "Preferences"
• Select the "Privacy & Security" panel from the left sidebar
• In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, adjust your preferences
• Use "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies and site data
• Configure enhanced tracking protection for additional privacy
• Set custom permissions for individual websites as needed

Safari

• Choose Safari > Preferences from the menu bar at the top of your screen
• Click the "Privacy" tab to access privacy and cookie settings
• Select your cookie and website data preferences from available options
• Use "Manage Website Data" for detailed control over stored data
• Enable "Prevent cross-site tracking" for enhanced privacy protection
• Configure website-specific settings for granular control

Microsoft Edge

• Click the three-dot menu and select "Settings" from the dropdown
• Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
• Adjust your cookie settings according to your preferences
• Manage permissions for individual sites and services
• Use tracking prevention features for enhanced privacy
• Clear browsing data regularly to maintain privacy

6. Cookie Data Retention

Different types of cookies are retained for varying periods based on their purpose and legal requirements:

• Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser or end your session
• Authentication cookies typically last 30 days but can be configured for shorter or longer periods
• Preference cookies may be stored for up to 1 year to maintain your customized settings
• Analytics cookies are usually retained for 2 years to provide meaningful trend analysis
• Marketing cookies may be stored for up to 13 months in compliance with privacy regulations
• Security cookies are retained as long as necessary for fraud prevention and system protection
• Functional cookies may persist for 6 months to 2 years depending on their specific purpose
• Performance cookies are typically stored for 1 year to monitor and improve website functionality
• Third-party cookies follow their respective retention policies as defined by the service providers
• Essential cookies may have varying retention periods based on their critical functionality

7. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

We process cookies based on the following legal grounds under applicable privacy laws:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit and informed consent
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics and performance improvement that benefits users
• Contractual Necessity: For cookies essential to service delivery and platform functionality
• Legal Obligation: For cookies required by applicable laws and regulatory requirements
• Vital Interest: For security and fraud prevention cookies that protect user safety
• Public Task: For cookies supporting regulatory compliance and public interest
• Balancing Test: We ensure our legitimate interests don't override your privacy rights
• Transparency: We provide clear information about our cookie usage and purposes

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our cookie data may be transferred internationally to provide our global services:

• We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards and legal mechanisms
• Standard Contractual Clauses are used where applicable for international transfers
• We comply with GDPR requirements for international transfers from the European Union
• Third-party services may process data in different jurisdictions under strict agreements
• We regularly review and update our transfer mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance
• Users can request information about specific transfer arrangements for their data
• We maintain detailed records of all international data transfers and their legal basis
• Adequacy decisions and certification schemes are utilized where available
• We monitor changes in international data protection laws and adjust practices accordingly

9. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

You have the following rights concerning our use of cookies and related data processing:

• Right to withdraw consent at any time for non-essential cookies without affecting service quality
• Right to access detailed information about cookies we use and their specific purposes
• Right to object to processing for legitimate interests, including analytics and marketing
• Right to request deletion of cookie data, subject to technical and legal limitations
• Right to data portability for certain cookie information in a structured format
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities if you believe your rights are violated
• Right to receive clear and comprehensive information about cookie purposes and processing
• Right to granular control over different cookie categories and individual preferences
• Right to be informed about automated decision-making based on cookie data
• Right to request human intervention in automated processing decisions
• Right to challenge the accuracy of data collected through cookies

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements:

• Material changes will be communicated through prominent notices on our website
• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy for all revisions
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of changes to this policy
• We encourage regular review of this policy to stay informed about our cookie practices
• Significant changes may require renewed consent for certain cookie categories
• We maintain an archive of previous policy versions for transparency and reference
• Users will be notified of changes through email when significant updates occur
• We provide clear explanations of what has changed and why updates were necessary
• Grace periods may be provided for users to adjust their preferences after policy changes

11. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies, privacy practices, or need assistance with your preferences, please contact us: