Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as your order basket) so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to make our ordering and payment services work properly, to understand how our website is used, and to improve your experience.

3. Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not require your consent.

Session ID — Maintains your session while browsing and ordering (session)
Basket / Order — Remembers items in your order basket (session)
Authentication — Keeps you logged in if you have an account (session / 30 days)
Cookie consent — Stores your cookie consent preferences (1 year)
CSRF token — Protects against cross-site request forgery (session)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only set with your consent.

_ga — Google Analytics, distinguishes unique visitors (2 years)
_gid — Google Analytics, distinguishes unique visitors (24 hours)
_gat — Google Analytics, limits the rate of requests (1 minute)

Third-Party / Functional Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services we use. They are only activated with your consent.

_GRECAPTCHA — Google reCAPTCHA, spam and abuse protection on forms (6 months)
rc::a / rc::b / rc::c — Google reCAPTCHA, distinguishes humans from bots (session / persistent)

4. How to Manage Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:

Clicking the Cookie Settings link in our website footer.
Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent our ordering services from working properly.

5. Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time using the methods described above. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before you withdrew it.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy when we change the cookies we use or when legislation changes. The latest version will always be available on our website.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: info@downtownbistro.com
Phone: +1-555-0100