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Cookie Policy - Pantryverse App

Version: 1.0.0
Effective Date: June 22, 2025
Last Updated: July 4, 2026

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by websites and web applications. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you visit or navigate between pages.

TDDDG § 25 (Protection of Privacy in Terminal Equipment)

This policy complies with the requirements of the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TDDDG), which came into force on December 1, 2021.

GDPR Compliance

All cookie practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), particularly:

3. Cookies and Browser Storage in the Pantryverse Web Application

These cookies and browser storage entries are essential for the web application to function:

Cookie/storage name Purpose Storage Duration Provider
__session Firebase Authentication Session Session Firebase/Google
__firebase-auth User authentication 1 hour Firebase/Google
pantryverse-theme Display settings 365 days Pantryverse
pantryverse-offline-queue Pending offline grocery list operations Until synchronized or deleted Pantryverse

Legal Basis: TDDDG § 25 Para. 2 No. 2 (technically required)

3.2 Functional Cookies (consent required)

No functional cookies are currently used.

3.3 Analytics Cookies (consent required)

No analytics cookies are currently used.

These cookies serve application security:

Cookie Name Purpose Storage Duration Provider
__csrf CSRF protection Session Pantryverse
__app-check Firebase App Check token 1 hour Firebase/Google
__secure-session Secure session management Session Pantryverse

Legal Basis: TDDDG § 25 Para. 2 No. 1 (security)

When you first visit the Pantryverse web application, a cookie banner is displayed offering you the following options:

You can decide separately for each cookie category:

Access to Settings:

Changing Consent:

5. iOS App - Local Data Storage

5.1 UserDefaults (iOS)

The iOS app does not use traditional cookies but local storage mechanisms:

Data Type Purpose Storage Location Deletion
App Settings User preferences UserDefaults Upon app uninstallation
Authentication Login status Keychain Upon logout or app uninstallation
Offline Data Recipes and lists Core Data Upon account deletion
Biometric Settings Face ID/Touch ID preferences Keychain Upon deactivation

TDDDG Applicability: TDDDG primarily applies to telemedia (web services). For native mobile apps, the general data protection provisions of GDPR apply.

Transparency: All local storage processes are documented in the privacy policy.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Google/Firebase Services

Firebase Authentication:

Firebase Hosting:

Firebase App Check:

6.2 Google Analytics (optional)

Activation: Only with your explicit consent

GDPR-compliant configuration:

gtag('config', 'GA_MEASUREMENT_ID', {
  anonymize_ip: true,
  allow_google_signals: false,
  allow_ad_personalization_signals: false,
  restricted_data_processing: true
});

Opt-out option:

7. Your Rights and Control

Methods:

  1. Cookie settings in the web app
  2. Browser settings
  3. Email to privacy@pantryverse.com

Effect:

7.2 Browser Settings

Cookie Control in Browser:

Do Not Track:
We respect your browser’s “Do Not Track” signal and disable tracking accordingly.

7.3 Automatic Deletion

Deletion Rules:

8. International Data Transfers

8.1 Third-Party Cookies

Google (Firebase, Analytics):

Additional Safeguards:

8.2 Pantryverse’s Own Cookies

Storage Location: Exclusively in EU data centers (Firebase Ireland)
Transfer: No transfer to third countries without adequate protection level

9.1 Technical Safeguards

Cookie Attributes:

Encryption:

9.2 Regular Review

Security Audits:

10. Updates and Changes

10.1 Amendment Procedure

Material Changes:

Minor Changes:

10.2 Version Control

Current Version: Always available at https://pantryverse.com/cookie-policy
Archiving: Previous versions kept for 10 years
Changelog: Detailed change history available

11. Contact and Support

Email: privacy@pantryverse.com
Subject: “Cookie Inquiry - [Your Concern]”
Response Time: Within 48 hours

11.2 Technical Support

Cookie Issues:

Support Email: support@pantryverse.com
Availability: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM (CET)

11.3 Complaints

Supervisory Authority:
Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI)
Graurheindorfer Str. 153
53117 Bonn
Germany

Online Complaint: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/

A1. Technically Required Cookies

Definition: Cookies that are essential for the basic functions of the website.

Examples:

Legal Basis: TDDDG § 25 Para. 2 - No consent required

A2. Functional Cookies

Definition: Cookies that enable enhanced functions and personalization.

Examples:

Legal Basis: TDDDG § 25 Para. 1 - Consent required

A3. Analytics Cookies

Definition: Cookies for analyzing website usage and performance.

Examples:

Legal Basis: TDDDG § 25 Para. 1 - Consent required

A4. Marketing Cookies (currently not used)

Definition: Cookies for advertising purposes and remarketing.

Status: The Pantryverse app currently does not use marketing cookies.
Future: If implemented, an updated cookie policy with renewed consent request will be provided.

Last Updated: July 4, 2026
Next Review: July 4, 2027

For questions about this cookie policy, please contact: privacy@pantryverse.com

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