Cookie Policy

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.

2. How We Use Cookies

FAT CAFE LIMITED uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly:

• Authentication and account security
• Shopping cart and order processing
• Form submission and data validation
• CSRF protection and security measures
• Cookie consent management

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how our website is performing:

• Page load times and site performance
• Error tracking and debugging
• User journey and navigation patterns
• Most popular pages and content

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics to improve our services:

• Website traffic and visitor statistics
• User demographics and interests
• Content engagement metrics
• Conversion tracking and optimization

Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us show relevant content:

• Personalized content recommendations
• Advertising effectiveness measurement
• Social media integration
• Retargeting and remarketing campaigns

3. Specific Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

• Provides website analytics and insights
• Tracks user behavior and demographics
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Payment Processors

• Stripe for secure payment processing
• PayPal for alternative payment methods
• These services have their own privacy policies
• Cookies are used for fraud prevention and security

Social Media

• Social sharing buttons may set cookies
• Embedded content from social platforms
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook integrations
• Used for social login and content sharing

5. Your Cookie Choices

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Learn more about our cookie usage
• Change your preferences at any time

Browser Settings

You can also 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 > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Session Cookies

• Deleted when you close your browser
• Used for temporary functionality
• Essential for form submissions and navigation

Persistent Cookies

• Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
• Remember your preferences between visits
• Typical duration: 30 days to 2 years

7. International Transfers

Some of our third-party services may transfer data internationally:

• Google Analytics may process data in the US
• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) protect your data
• You can opt out of international transfers

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New third-party services
• Updates to legal requirements
• Improvements to our website functionality

We'll notify you of significant changes through our website or email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie usage:

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and respecting your choices. You can always contact us with questions or to exercise your rights.