Cookie Policy
Learn about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.
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Quick Summary
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze website usage, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie consent banner.
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 experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into website usage and performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:
- Session Cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
- Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions
- Load Balancing: Distribute website traffic across servers
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our website is used:
- Google Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, and website performance
- Core Web Vitals: Monitor loading speed and user experience metrics
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language
- Menu Preferences: Remember your food preferences and favorites
- Form Data: Remember information you've entered (with your consent)
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
- Social Media: Social sharing and integration features
- Analytics Services: Website performance monitoring
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
- Analytics Cookies: Typically last 1-2 years
- Preference Cookies: Usually last 1 year
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.2 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Change your settings later
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Some website features may not function correctly
- Personalized content may not be available
- Website performance may be affected
8. Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, such as:
- Local storage for app preferences
- Device identifiers for analytics
- Push notification tokens
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: marketing@ironbite.co.uk
Phone: 024 7775 2915
Address: 42 Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DW, UK
This Cookie Policy is compliant with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and GDPR.