Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as whether you are logged in — and help us understand how the site is being used so we can improve it.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by other organisations (for example, analytics providers) are called third-party cookies.
2. The law on cookies in the UK
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to tell you about the cookies we use and, for non-essential cookies, to obtain your consent before setting them. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the site to function do not require consent.
3. Cookies we use
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | RestaurantsForSale.uk | Keeps you logged in to your account during a session | Session / 14 days |
| wordpress_sec_* | RestaurantsForSale.uk | Security cookie used by WordPress to authenticate users | Session |
| wp-settings-* | RestaurantsForSale.uk | Stores user interface preferences (e.g. dashboard layout) | 1 year |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | RestaurantsForSale.uk | Tracks your package selection during the checkout process | Session |
| woocommerce_session_* | RestaurantsForSale.uk | Maintains your session state during checkout | 2 days |
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Stripe | Payment security and fraud prevention during checkout | 1 year / Session |
We do not currently use analytics cookies. If we introduce analytics in future, we will update this table before doing so.
We do not currently set additional functional cookies beyond the essential ones listed above.
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies.
4. How to manage cookies
- Cookie consent banner: when you first visit our site, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. As we currently only use essential cookies, no consent banner is shown. If we introduce optional cookies in future, we will add a consent banner and preference controls at that time
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or be notified about cookies. See your browser’s help section for instructions. Note that blocking all cookies may affect site functionality, including your ability to log in or complete a purchase
- Further information: visit ico.org.uk or aboutcookies.org.uk
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or services, or as the law changes. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update. Please check back periodically.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].