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Welcome to Our Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Food Veranda uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We want you to feel informed and comfortable while exploring our menu, booking a table, or learning about our poker-table zone. The policy is written in plain English and applies to all visitors to foodveranda.com. We aim to be transparent about the technologies we use and why. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, making your experience smoother and more personalized. Think of them as tiny notes the site leaves with your browser so it can recognise you when you return.

Cookies can be “session” cookies that expire when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies that remain until they expire or are deleted. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar functions. Cookies do not typically contain personal information but may store identifiers that link to your preferences.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a few key reasons: to ensure the website functions properly, to understand how visitors interact with our content, and to remember your preferences when you return.

  • Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to work, such as remembering your booking selections or keeping you logged in (if applicable).
  • Analytics cookies: These help us understand which pages are popular and how visitors move through the site, so we can improve the experience.
  • Preference cookies: These remember choices you make, like language or display settings, to personalise your visit.
  • No advertising or cross-site tracking: We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites, and no online gambling, payments, betting, prizes, or financial claims are involved in cookie usage.

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the main cookies we use. We keep this list as simple as possible, but if you have questions, feel free to contact us.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
fv_session Maintains your booking session while you browse Session
fv_prefs Remembers your display preferences (e.g., reduced motion) 1 year
_ga (Google Analytics) Helps us understand website traffic and usage 2 years
_gid (Google Analytics) Distinguishes users for analytics 24 hours
fv_consent Stores your cookie consent choice 1 year

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over cookies. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting them. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

  • To manage cookies in your browser, look for the “Privacy” or “Security” settings.
  • You can usually choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear cookies when you close the browser.
  • For specific instructions, refer to your browser's help documentation: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
  • You can also use browser extensions or privacy tools to manage cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyse how visitors use our site. The information generated by these cookies about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google may use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. We do not allow Google to use this data for advertising purposes.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

The current version of this policy is effective as of 15 September 2026. If changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on 15 September 2026.