Last updated: 5 February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Individual Entrepreneur Aleksandr Verbitskii (Identification Number 345820891) ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies in the meni.ge admin application available at https://admin.meni.ge (the "Admin Application").
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy available at https://meni.ge/privacy
Important: This policy is specifically for the Admin Application used by restaurant owners and staff. For the customer-facing application (available at meni.ge and via QR codes), please see the separate Cookie Policy at https://meni.ge/cookies
Language and translations: This Cookie Policy is drafted in English and the English version is the original and legally binding version. Any versions of this Cookie Policy that you may see in other languages are generated by machine translation and are provided solely for your convenience. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between a translated version and the English version, the English version shall always prevail.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website or use an application. Cookies are widely used to make websites and applications work efficiently and provide information to the owners.
In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies such as:
Throughout this Policy, we refer to cookies and similar technologies collectively as "cookies" unless otherwise specified.
Legal basis: All cookies we use are strictly necessary for providing the Admin Application service you requested (GDPR Article 6(1)(b) - performance of contract, and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive exemption for technically necessary cookies).
These cookies and similar technologies are necessary for the Admin Application to function. Without them, you would not be able to log in, manage your restaurant's data, or use core features.
Purpose:
| Name | Type | Storage | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Cognito tokens | Local Storage | Browser | Session or persistent (if "remember me" selected) | Authentication tokens (IdToken, AccessToken, RefreshToken) stored by AWS Amplify |
meni_login_method |
Local Storage | Browser | Persistent until logout | Stores your login method (password/google/loginCode) |
meni_qr_navigation |
Local Storage | Browser | Persistent until logout | Navigation settings for QR code logins |
meni_current_login_code |
Local Storage | Browser | Persistent until logout | Current login code for QR sessions |
meni_qr_session_id |
Local Storage | Browser | Persistent until logout | QR session identifier |
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(b) - necessary for the performance of the contract (providing the Admin Application service) and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive (technically necessary)
Can you disable them? No. These are essential and cannot be disabled without preventing the Admin Application from working. When you sign out, authentication data is automatically cleared from local storage.
Purpose:
Technologies used:
| Name | Type | Storage | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language preference | Local Storage | Browser | 1 year | Remembers your preferred interface language |
| User preferences | Local Storage | Browser | Persistent | Various UI settings and preferences |
| Cached data | IndexedDB | Browser | Until manually cleared or data updated | Cached menu data, images, and other content for faster loading |
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(b) - necessary for the performance of the contract and enhancing the service functionality you requested
Can you disable them? Partially. You can clear browser data, but this will reset your preferences and require re-downloading cached data.
Purpose:
Technologies used:
| Name | Type | Storage | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSRF tokens | Session Storage / Cookies | Browser | Session | Prevents unauthorized actions on your behalf |
| Session validation tokens | HTTP-only cookies | Browser | Session | Validates your session on server-side API requests |
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(b) and 6(1)(f) - necessary for the performance of the contract and legitimate interests in protecting the security of our service
Can you disable them? No. These are essential security measures.
We use Sentry (https://sentry.io) for error monitoring and diagnostics. This helps us identify and fix technical issues quickly.
| Name | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Sentry Session Replay data | Local Storage | Captures anonymized user interactions to help debug errors |
| Sentry breadcrumbs | Memory only | Tracks user actions in memory (cleared on page refresh) |
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(f) - legitimate interests in maintaining service quality, fixing bugs, and ensuring service reliability
Data location: Sentry stores data in the European Union (Germany region)
Retention: Error data is retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted
Privacy Policy: https://sentry.io/privacy/
Can you opt out? Error monitoring is essential for service reliability. However, we anonymize all personal identifiers before sending data to Sentry.
We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting, authentication, and content delivery.
We explicitly DO NOT use:
Why? The Admin Application is a B2B tool for restaurant owners. We do not need to track your behavior for marketing purposes. We respect your privacy and focus solely on providing a reliable service.
When you sign out of the Admin Application, we automatically clear:
You can manage cookies and local storage through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
Mozilla Firefox:
Safari:
Microsoft Edge:
Brave:
To clear local storage:
If you block or delete essential cookies:
If you clear cached data (IndexedDB):
Some cookies and local storage data contain personal information, including:
We handle this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
For more information, please see our Privacy Policy at https://meni.ge/privacy or https://admin.meni.ge/privacy (both link to the same document)
The Admin Application integrates with the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Cognito | Authentication | https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/ | USA |
| AWS S3 | Data storage | https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/ | USA, EU |
| AWS CloudFront | Content delivery | https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/ | Global CDN |
| Sentry | Error monitoring | https://sentry.io/privacy/ | EU (Germany) |
| Google OAuth | Optional login method | https://policies.google.com/privacy | USA |
We do not control how these third parties use cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
Google OAuth: If you choose to sign in with Google, Google may set their own cookies for authentication purposes. We only receive your email address and name from Google – we do not track your Google activity.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.
When we make material changes:
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
We serve restaurant owners globally and comply with cookie and privacy laws in different jurisdictions.
Under the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) and GDPR:
Data transfers: We use AWS services in the USA. Data transfers are protected by:
Under state privacy laws (CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA, etc.):
We comply with cookie and privacy laws in countries where we operate, including:
For country-specific privacy provisions, please see Section 14 of our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Individual Entrepreneur Aleksandr Verbitskii
Registered in the Republic of Georgia
Email: info@meni.ge
Postal address:
6010, საქართველო, ქალაქი ბათუმი, გრიგოლ ელიავას ქუჩა, N 32ე, სართული 2, ბინა N201ა
For general privacy questions, please see our Privacy Policy at https://meni.ge/privacy or use our data deletion page at https://meni.ge/privacy/delete
| Aspect | Admin Application (admin.meni.ge) |
|---|---|
| Cookie consent banner? | ❌ No – we only use essential cookies |
| Advertising cookies? | ❌ No advertising or marketing cookies |
| Analytics cookies? | ❌ No Google Analytics, Firebase, or similar |
| Essential cookies? | ✅ Yes – for authentication and security only |
| Local storage? | ✅ Yes – for auth tokens and preferences |
| Error monitoring? | ✅ Yes – Sentry (anonymized, EU-hosted) |
| Third-party tracking? | ❌ No cross-site tracking or data sharing |
| Can you use the app without cookies? | ❌ No – essential cookies are required |
| Can you delete cookies anytime? | ✅ Yes – through browser settings or sign out |
| GDPR compliant? | ✅ Yes – essential cookies exemption applies |
Last reviewed: 5 February 2026
Next review: 5 August 2026