Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 12 September 2025
Website: https://theepicureexpress.com
Entity: The Epicure Express (“we,” “us,” “our”)

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our website. It also explains your choices regarding these technologies.
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the placement and use of cookies as described below, unless you disable them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember preferences, and enhance your user experience.

There are two main types of cookies:

First-party cookies: set by the website you’re visiting.

Third-party cookies: set by domains other than the one you are visiting (e.g. Google Analytics, Facebook).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on The Epicure Express:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential to the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure login, and shopping cart functionality. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Examples:

Session management

Cart functionality

User authentication

These cookies cannot be disabled in our system.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users interact with our website (e.g. which pages are visited most often, error messages, click paths). We use this data to improve our site's performance and usability.

Examples:

Google Analytics

Hotjar (if used)

Server log cookies

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and enhance the user experience (e.g. language selection, saved addresses, preferred currency).

D. Advertising & Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure ad campaign effectiveness.

Examples:

Facebook Pixel

Google Ads

Instagram re-targeting

These cookies track you across different websites and may share data with third-party advertisers.

3. Third-Party Cookies We Use

We may use services from trusted third parties that also place cookies. These may include (but are not limited to):

Google Analytics – to understand website traffic and user interaction

Facebook Pixel – for retargeting and ad tracking

YouTube / Instagram embeds – to display videos or media on the site

Shopify / WooCommerce / Stripe – if used, for payment, checkout, and cart tracking

Please refer to their privacy and cookie policies to understand how they handle your data.

4. How You Can Manage Cookies

You can control or disable cookies in several ways:

A. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies

Block cookies entirely

Block third-party cookies

Clear all cookies when you close the browser

Refer to your browser’s help section for specific instructions:

Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies

Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265

B. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner or pop-up requesting your consent. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

If you change your mind later, you can revisit your cookie preferences at any time via the banner link (typically in the footer).

C. Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of many advertising cookies via:

https://optout.aboutads.info

https://www.youronlinechoices.com

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our site (e.g. items not remaining in cart, slow load times).

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie usage. We recommend you check this page regularly.

Changes will be effective as of the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.