Cookie Policy – Chotu Chaiwala
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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Like a good cup of chai, our cookies are crafted with care and purpose. This page explains what they are, why we use them, and how you stay in control.

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember things about your visit — like your preferences — and help us understand how people use our site so we can improve it.

Cookies are not harmful. They don't install software on your device and cannot access any other files on it.

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Types of Cookies We Use

✦ Always On

Essential

Required for the site to function correctly. These enable navigation, form submission, and security features. They cannot be disabled.

Optional

Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use our site — which pages are popular, where people arrive from, and how long they stay.

Optional

Preferences

Remember your choices such as language or region settings so you don't have to re-enter them each visit.

Optional

Marketing

Used to show relevant content or measure the effectiveness of any promotional activity we run on third-party platforms.

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Cookies We Set

Here are the specific cookies currently active on our site:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
_session Maintains your session while browsing Session Essential
cc_consent Stores your cookie preferences 12 months Essential
_ga Google Analytics — distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_ga_XXXXXX Google Analytics — session state 2 years Analytics
_fbp Facebook Pixel — tracks visits for ads 3 months Marketing
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Manage Your Preferences

You can choose which optional cookies you allow. Essential cookies are always active. Your preferences are saved for 12 months.

Your Cookie Settings

Toggle the categories below, then save your preferences.

Essential Cookies

Required for the site to work. Cannot be turned off.

Required

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how our site is being used so we can make it better.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings so you get a consistent experience on return visits.

Marketing Cookies

Allow us to measure and improve any promotional campaigns we run.

✦ Preferences saved. Thank you.
05

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control and delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Here's how for the most common browsers:

  • Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Please note: disabling cookies may affect your experience on this and other websites.

06

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services such as Google Analytics and Facebook. These companies have their own privacy policies and we recommend reviewing them directly:

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy as our technology or legal requirements change. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We'll notify you of significant changes via a banner on the site.

Questions about our cookies?

Email us at hello@chotuchaiwala.co.uk and we'll clear things up — faster than a fresh pot of chai.