Last updated: February 2, 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Food Safety Audit, operated by Rueth Systems & Strategy LLC, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at foodsafeaudit.org.
We use cookies for several purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_token | Maintains your login session | Session |
csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme_preference | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
sidebar_collapsed | Remembers your sidebar state | 1 year |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so forth. These third parties include:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and usage statistics | View Policy |
| Google OAuth | Authentication and sign-in | View Policy |
| Stripe | Payment processing | View Policy |
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience. Some features of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals because there is no industry standard for how to handle these signals.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Rueth Systems & Strategy LLC
Email: [email protected]