Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

BGIRL'S KITCHEN LTD uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Operations: To ensure our website functions properly
• User Preferences: To remember your choices and settings
• Performance: To understand how visitors use our website
• Security: To protect against fraud and improve security
• Communication: To remember your consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly.

Examples:

• Session management and security
• Form submission and order processing
• Basic website functionality
• Cookie consent preferences

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website operation)

Can be disabled: No - these are necessary for the website to work

3.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences.

Examples:

• Language and region preferences
• Font size and accessibility settings
• Previously viewed pages
• Login status (where applicable)

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest

Can be disabled: Yes, through browser settings

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Examples:

• Page views and visitor counts
• Popular content and pages
• User journey and navigation patterns
• Device and browser information

Legal Basis: Consent (requested through our cookie banner)

Can be disabled: Yes, through our cookie banner or browser settings

3.4 Marketing Cookies (if applicable)

Purpose: These cookies may be used to show relevant content and advertisements.

Note: We currently do not use marketing cookies, but this section is included for transparency about potential future use.

Legal Basis: Consent (would be requested through our cookie banner)

Can be disabled: Yes, through our cookie banner or browser settings

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies by cookie type:

• Functional cookies: 30 days to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months
• Consent cookies: 1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content from third-party services, which may set their own cookies:

5.1 Currently Used Third Parties

• Payment Processors: May use cookies for secure transaction processing
• Map Services: For location and directions functionality
• Social Media: If we embed social media content

5.2 Third-Party Cookie Policies

Third-party cookies are governed by the respective companies' privacy policies. We recommend reviewing these policies for detailed information about their cookie use.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Learn more about our cookie use

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

6.3 Disabling Cookies

Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. You may experience issues with:

• Order processing and form submissions
• Security and session management
• Basic website navigation
• Preference storage

7. Cookie Management Tools

7.1 Browser Extensions

Various browser extensions can help manage cookies and tracking:

• Ad blockers with cookie management features
• Privacy-focused browser extensions
• Cookie management tools

7.2 Opt-Out Services

Some third-party services offer opt-out mechanisms:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Industry association opt-out pages
• Direct opt-out with service providers

8. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to store information locally on your device:

8.1 Local Storage

• HTML5 local storage for enhanced functionality
• Session storage for temporary data
• Used for user preferences and form data

8.2 Web Beacons

• Small transparent images to track page views
• Used in conjunction with cookies
• Help understand user behavior

9. Mobile App Considerations

If we develop a mobile app in the future, it may use similar tracking technologies:

• Device identifiers
• App analytics
• Push notification preferences
• User preference storage

10. International Considerations

Our website may be accessed from various countries. We comply with applicable cookie laws including:

• UK: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• EU: ePrivacy Directive and GDPR
• Other regions: Local privacy and cookie regulations as applicable

11. Cookie Security

We implement security measures for cookie protection:

• Secure cookies: Transmitted only over secure (HTTPS) connections
• HttpOnly cookies: Protected from client-side scripts
• SameSite attributes: Protection against cross-site request forgery
• Regular updates: Cookie policies and implementations reviewed regularly

12. Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in technology or cookie use
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Business needs and website improvements
• User feedback and privacy concerns

Significant changes will be communicated through:

• Website notification banners
• Email notifications (where appropriate)
• Updated date on this policy

13. Contact Information

For questions about our cookie use or this policy:

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
• Address: BGIRL'S KITCHEN LTD, 157e Broad Street, Dagenham, England, RM10 9HX
• Company Registration: 12684453

14. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our other policies:

• Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal data
• Terms & Conditions - Our service terms
• Website Terms of Use - Rules for using our website