Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Eitio ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give information to site owners.

Cookies can be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, you would not be able to use basic features like logging in or placing orders.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Maintains your session while browsing (login state, basket contents)	Session
eitio-theme	Stores your light/dark mode preference	Persistent
eitio-postcode	Remembers your delivery postcode for faster ordering	30 days

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and recent searches.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
eitio-cuisine	Remembers your preferred cuisine filters	30 days
eitio-location	Stores your location preference for nearby restaurants	30 days

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users	24 hours

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties we work with include:

• Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to detect fraud and process payments securely. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display typography. Google may collect usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics: If enabled, helps us understand site usage. See Google's Privacy Policy.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, such as logging in or placing orders.

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save preferences such as:

• Your theme preference (light or dark mode)
• Recent postcode searches
• Notification preferences

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data or we remove it programmatically.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.