COOKIE POLICY

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Food Wisdom Hub  (“we”) uses cookies and
similar tracking technologies on our website www.thefoodwisdomhub.co.uk.
It details the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or delete
cookies through your browser or device settings.  We are committed to transparency and compliance with the UK GDPR, Data Protection
Act 2018, and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical data to enhance performance. Some cookies are essential, while others require your consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies
These are necessary for our website to function and enable basic features like secure login
and checkout.  Without these cookies, our services may not work correctly.

b) Performance &  Analytics Cookies
Used to analyze visitor traffic, identify popular pages, and understand how users navigate our site.  This data helps us improve usability and content.
Example tools: Google Analytics, Hotjar.

c) Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences — such as language or region — to enhance
personalization.  They may also store login information to save time when returning to our site.

d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These track your browsing habits to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance.  We may use third-party services such as Facebook Pixel or Google Ads for retargeting.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We partner with third-party providers for analytics, advertising, and social media integration.  These providers may set their own cookies, governed by their privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy statements of these providers for further details.

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Manage cookies
  • Safari: Manage cookies
  • Edge: Manage cookies
  • Firefox: Manage cookies

You can also withdraw or modify your consent through our on-site Cookie Banner at any
time.

6. Consent and Control

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears, giving you the choice to
accept or reject non-essential cookies.
We store your preferences for up to 12 months, after which you may be asked to reconfirm
consent.

7. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for varying periods depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until expiry or manual deletion.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or
business practices.  Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact: privacy@thefoodwisdomhub.co.uk