Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.
2. How We Use Cookies
Lacqupitta uses cookies for various purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie preferences | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics | Website usage analytics | 2 years |
| page_views | Track page visits | 30 days |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your delivery preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores user settings | 1 year |
| delivery_area | Remembers delivery location | 6 months |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| marketing_id | Targeted advertising | 1 year |
| campaign_track | Marketing campaign tracking | 90 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website performance analysis
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
- Customer Support: For live chat functionality
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage 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
5.3 Update Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie preferences link in our footer
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
- Contacting us directly
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Essential Cookies: Cannot be disabled; website won't function properly
- Performance Cookies: We can't improve the website based on usage data
- Functional Cookies: Loss of personalized features and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Less relevant advertising content
7. Cookie Retention
We retain cookies for different periods depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0208 123 4567
Address: 123 Water Street, London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom