Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow us to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Provide relevant content and advertisements

2. How We Use Cookies

FAT CAT BAKES LTD uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies
• Cookie consent preferences

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Region selection
• User interface customization
• Booking form progress saving

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page view tracking
• User journey analysis
• Performance monitoring

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. We only use marketing cookies with your explicit consent.

Examples:

• Social media integration cookies
• Advertising network cookies
• Retargeting cookies
• Conversion tracking cookies

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences

4.2 Browser Settings

You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:

4.3 Mobile Devices

For mobile browsers, please refer to your device's help documentation or the browser's help section for instructions on cookie management.

5. Consent and Legal Basis

We use different legal bases for processing cookies:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing)
• Legitimate Interest: For essential functionality and security
• Contract Performance: For booking and customer service functions

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
• Our cookies typically expire: Between 30 days to 2 years
• Third-party cookies: Governed by the respective third party's policy

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Booking forms may not work correctly
• Your preferences won't be remembered
• Some interactive features may be limited
• We won't be able to provide personalized content

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
• Address: 4, Sonia Court, Sonia Gardens, London, England, N12 8BD