FoodVibe Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2025

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how FoodVibe uses them, and the choices you have about them when you use our website.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies – temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
• First-party cookies – set directly by FoodVibe.
• Third-party cookies – set by other organisations (e.g., Google, Facebook).

2. How we use cookies

FoodVibe uses cookies to:

• Essential cookies – enable basic site features like navigation, login, and security.
• Performance & analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functionality cookies – remember your preferences (like location or language settings).
• Advertising & marketing cookies – deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of promotions.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as financial details or passwords.

3. Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies (strictly necessary)

• Required for the website to function.
• Examples: login authentication, saving your cookie preferences.

Analytics cookies

• Collect information on how users interact with our site (pages visited, clicks, time spent).
• We use this to improve user experience.

Functional cookies

• Remember choices you make (e.g., saving your favourite restaurants).
• Provide a more personalised experience.

Advertising cookies

• Used to display relevant adverts to you.
• May be placed by third parties such as Google Ads or social media platforms.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. For example:

• Google Analytics (website traffic and behaviour insights).
• Social media integrations (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram “share” buttons).

These providers may use cookies to track your activity across other websites. We recommend reviewing their own privacy and cookies policies.

5. Managing and controlling cookies

You can manage or disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note: disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of our website from working properly.

You can also opt out of third-party advertising networks via the Your Online Choices website

6. Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how FoodVibe uses cookies, please contact us via the contact us page on our website.

Legal compliance

• UK GDPR
• Data Protection Act 2018