Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. What Are Cookies
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 to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help us improve your experience on our platform.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, and session management.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: Allow us to recognise and count visitors and see how they move around our platform.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| preferences | Stores your site preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use third-party analytics services like Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our platform. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our platform.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies through their settings.
- Our Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which non-essential cookies to accept.
- Opt-Out Links: For analytics cookies, you can use opt-out tools provided by analytics providers.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.
6. Updates to This Policy
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.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@eatinout.com
Address: Eatinout Ltd, Lancashire, United Kingdom