Cookie Policy
Learn how Studentbudgeteatsy uses cookie files to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized services.
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 provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance the user experience by enabling the website to remember your actions and preferences, so you don't have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or navigate from one page to another.
Studentbudgeteatsy uses cookies to improve your shopping experience, personalize content, analyze our traffic, and provide social media features. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding cookie management.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website may not function correctly without them.
- Session management and authentication
- Shopping cart functionality
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance optimization
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Remembering your preferences (language, region)
- Product comparisons and wishlist functionality
- Chat support and customer service tools
- Social media integration features
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's performance and user experience.
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Page view tracking and user behavior insights
- Conversion tracking and performance measurement
- Error reporting and system diagnostics
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. They help us provide you with more relevant content and offers.
- Personalized product recommendations
- Targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns
- Social media advertising and pixel tracking
- Performance measurement of marketing campaigns
How We Use Cookies
To Provide Our Services
Cookies are essential for maintaining your shopping session, remembering items in your cart, and enabling secure checkout processes. They also help us provide personalized meal recommendations based on your dietary preferences and previous purchases.
To Improve Our Website
We use analytics cookies to understand how you use our website, which helps us identify popular recipes, optimize our meal planning tools, and improve the overall user experience. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
To Personalize Your Experience
Cookies help us remember your dietary preferences, favorite recipes, and shopping habits. This allows us to provide personalized meal suggestions, custom shopping lists, and relevant cooking tips tailored to your needs.
To Provide Customer Support
Functional cookies enable our live chat support and help desk systems to provide you with efficient customer service. They remember your previous interactions and help us resolve issues more quickly.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use several third-party services, including:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand website usage and improve our services. Google provides tools to control these cookies.
Social Media Platforms
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter cookies enable social features and targeted advertising.
Payment Processors
Secure payment processing through Stripe and PayPal requires their respective tracking cookies.
Customer Support Tools
Zendesk and Intercom provide live chat and support ticket management functionality.
Important: We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of their respective providers. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they collect and use your information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Settings on Our Website
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. This will allow you to:
- View and modify your current cookie settings
- Disable non-essential cookies
- Set preferences for future visits
- Download a copy of your current settings
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies using the following tools:
- Your Online Choices - UK-based opt-out platform
- Digital Advertising Alliance - US-based opt-out platform
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance - EU-based opt-out platform
Legal Compliance and Your Rights
UK and EU Regulations
Studentbudgeteatsy complies with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Our use of cookies is based on:
- Your consent for non-essential cookies (marketing and analytics)
- Legitimate interests for improving our services
- Contractual necessity for essential website functionality
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies and personal data:
- Right to be informed: This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies
- Right to withdraw consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
- Right of access: You can request information about cookies we use
- Right to erasure: You can request deletion of certain cookie data
- Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your data
Note: Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use all features effectively.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes, we will:
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Update the version date
We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
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Notify significant changes
For material changes, we will notify you via email or prominent website notification
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Request renewed consent
If required, we will ask for your consent to new cookie practices
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us using the information below. For cookie-related complaints, we aim to respond within 30 days.
Studentbudgeteatsy Ltd
Business Hours
For urgent cookie-related privacy concerns outside business hours, please email us and we will respond as soon as possible on the next business day.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on December 2024.