Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 8, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive.

2. How We Use Cookies

Choose Takeaway uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to use our website and services. Without these cookies, basic functions like order processing and account access would not work.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session
auth_token Keeps you logged into your account 30 days
cart_id Remembers items in your basket 7 days
csrf_token Security protection against malicious requests Session

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience. All information collected is anonymous.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
analytics_session Tracks pages visited during session Session

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
location Remembers your delivery location 90 days
preferences Stores your dietary preferences 1 year
language Remembers your language preference 1 year

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertising. We only use these with your explicit consent.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook pixel - tracks conversions 90 days
marketing_prefs Stores your marketing preferences 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymous information including:

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Payment Processors

Our payment provider may set cookies to process secure payments. These cookies are essential for transaction security.

4.3 Social Media

If you share content through social media buttons on our site, those platforms may set cookies. We do not control these cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, including placing orders.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

5.4 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

6. Web Beacons and Pixels

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as pixels or clear GIFs) in our emails and on our website. These are tiny graphics with unique identifiers that:

7. Local Storage

We may use local storage (HTML5) to store preferences and improve performance. Like cookies, you can control local storage through your browser settings.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can still manage cookies through your browser settings.

9. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use identifiers similar to cookies for tracking and analytics. You can manage these through your device settings:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legislation. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and posting a notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

12. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data, please review: