Last Updated: January 2024
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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to areas of the website, and remembering your preferences during your visit. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session during your visit | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve our website and content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles requests | 1 minute |
Types of Cookies
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by our website directly. They are used to remember your preferences and settings during your visit.
Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by third-party services we use on our website. For example, we may use analytics services that set their own cookies to track website usage. We do not control these third-party cookies.
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences between visits.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your experience on our website.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can usually:
- View cookies that are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from all or specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
- Open a "private browsing" or "incognito" session that doesn't store cookies
To manage cookies in your browser, check the browser's help menu or settings:
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics cookies by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. At this time, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we do offer other cookie management options as described in this policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Address: 100 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
- Phone: +1 (704) 555-8193
- Email: info@fooddeliveryreference.org
Disclaimer: This website is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with restaurants, delivery platforms, or food ordering services. This website does not provide ordering, payment processing, or food delivery services.