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Cookie Policy

Understanding how Fireaway uses cookies to enhance your dining and ordering experience

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Introduction What Are Cookies Why We Use Cookies Types of Cookies Third-Party Cookies Cookie Duration Manage Cookies Disabling Cookies Do Not Track Policy Updates Contact Us

1. Introduction

Welcome to Fireaway's Cookie Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at fireeaway.com or use our online food ordering services.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or stop using our website.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you order food from Fireaway or interact with our services.

Important Notice

Some cookies are essential for our food ordering system to function properly. These cannot be disabled if you want to place orders online, track deliveries, or access certain features of our website.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The cookie contains information that can be read by our server when you return to our site. This allows us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us manage your current visit, such as keeping items in your shopping cart while you browse our menu.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits, like your preferred delivery location or dietary preferences.

Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by Fireaway and are used to provide essential functions like order processing and account management.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics for website statistics or Facebook for social media integration.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your food ordering experience:

Essential Website Functionality

  • Processing your food orders and managing your shopping cart
  • Maintaining your login session when you have an account
  • Ensuring secure transactions and preventing fraud
  • Remembering your delivery address and contact information
  • Enabling our website's core features to work properly

Performance Improvement

  • Monitoring website performance and loading times
  • Identifying and fixing technical issues
  • Optimizing our menu display and ordering process
  • Understanding which pages are most popular

User Experience Personalization

  • Remembering your food preferences and dietary requirements
  • Saving your favorite menu items for quick reordering
  • Customizing content based on your location
  • Providing relevant menu recommendations
  • Remembering your preferred language and interface settings

Analytics and Statistics

  • Understanding how customers use our website
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Improving our menu based on popular items
  • Analyzing delivery patterns to improve service

Marketing and Advertising

  • Showing you relevant advertisements for our food offerings
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns
  • Providing personalized offers based on your order history
  • Enabling social media sharing and integration

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed breakdown of all cookies used on our website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled without severely affecting your ability to use our services.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Fireaway Maintains your session while browsing and ordering Essential Session
cart_token Fireaway Stores items in your shopping cart Essential 7 days
csrf_token Fireaway Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery Essential Session
user_auth Fireaway Keeps you logged in to your account Essential 30 days
delivery_location Fireaway Remembers your delivery address Essential 90 days

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

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

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and sessions Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users for daily analytics Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate to Google Analytics Analytics 1 minute
fa_analytics Fireaway Tracks menu performance and popular items Analytics 1 year

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your preferences.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
user_preferences Fireaway Stores dietary preferences and allergies Functional 1 year
favorite_items Fireaway Remembers your favorite menu items Functional 6 months
language_pref Fireaway Remembers your language preference Functional 1 year
order_history Fireaway Enables quick reordering of previous meals Functional 6 months

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Facebook Pixel for advertising and analytics Marketing 3 months
_gcl_au Google Ads Google Ads conversion tracking Marketing 3 months
marketing_consent Fireaway Tracks marketing consent preferences Marketing 2 years

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with several trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used and to improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram based on your interests in our food offerings.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences

Google Ads

We use Google Ads to promote our restaurant and menu items. Google may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your previous visits to our website.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: Google Ads Settings

Payment Processors

Our payment partners may set cookies to process your orders securely and prevent fraud. These are essential for completing transactions.

Important

We do not have control over third-party cookies. For more information about these cookies and how to manage them, please visit the privacy policies of the respective third-party services.

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies

These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They include:

  • Session management cookies (PHPSESSID)
  • Security tokens (csrf_token)
  • Temporary shopping cart data

Persistent Cookies Lifespan

Duration Cookie Types Examples
1 minute Rate limiting Google Analytics throttling (_gat)
24 hours Daily analytics Google Analytics daily identifier (_gid)
7 days Shopping cart Cart persistence (cart_token)
30 days User authentication Login sessions (user_auth)
3 months Marketing and advertising Facebook Pixel (_fbp), Google Ads (_gcl_au)
6 months User preferences Favorite items, order history
1 year Functional preferences Dietary preferences, language settings
2 years Long-term analytics Google Analytics (_ga), marketing consent

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
  7. Find "fireeaway.com" and click the trash icon to delete

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top right
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
  4. Scroll to "Cookies and Site Data"
  5. Click "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies
  6. Use the search box to find "fireeaway.com"
  7. Select and click "Remove Selected" to delete our cookies

Safari

  1. Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Click the "Privacy" tab
  4. Click "Manage Website Data"
  5. Search for "fireeaway.com"
  6. Select our website and click "Remove"
  7. Adjust cookie acceptance settings as desired

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and site data"
  5. Click "See all cookies and site data"
  6. Search for "fireeaway.com"
  7. Click the trash icon next to our domain to delete cookies

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these direct links:

  • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Google Ads: Manage Google Ads Settings
  • Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
  • Industry Opt-out: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can:

  • Accept all cookies for the full experience
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences to choose which types of cookies to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, certain features will not work properly:

If You Disable Essential Cookies:

  • Cannot place orders: Our ordering system requires cookies to maintain your cart and process payments
  • Cannot log in: User accounts rely on cookies for session management
  • Loss of security: Security features that protect against fraud may not function
  • No cart persistence: Items will disappear if you navigate away from the page
  • Payment issues: Secure payment processing may fail

If You Disable Functional Cookies:

  • You'll need to re-enter your delivery address each visit
  • Dietary preferences and allergies won't be remembered
  • Favorite items won't be saved for quick ordering
  • Language preferences will reset to default
  • Order history won't be available for reordering

If You Disable Analytics Cookies:

  • We can't improve our website based on user behavior
  • Menu optimization becomes more difficult
  • Technical issues may take longer to identify and fix
  • We can't measure which promotions are most effective

If You Disable Marketing Cookies:

  • You may see less relevant advertisements
  • Promotional offers may not be targeted to your interests
  • Social media integration features may not work
  • Remarketing campaigns won't function

Recommendation

For the best food ordering experience, we recommend accepting at least our essential and functional cookies. This ensures you can place orders, track deliveries, and enjoy personalized features while maintaining your privacy preferences for analytics and marketing cookies.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our Response to DNT

When we detect a DNT signal from your browser, we:

  • Respect your preference by disabling non-essential tracking cookies
  • Continue to use essential cookies needed for website functionality
  • Disable third-party analytics and marketing cookies where possible
  • Provide a notice explaining which features may be limited

How to Enable DNT

To enable Do Not Track in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > Send a "Do Not Track" request
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Send "Do Not Track" requests

Note: Even with DNT enabled, essential cookies for order processing and security will still be used to ensure our food ordering system functions properly.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or legal requirements.

When We Update This Policy

  • When we add new cookies or change how existing cookies work
  • When we partner with new third-party services
  • When laws or regulations change
  • When we launch new features that require different cookie functionality
  • When we receive feedback suggesting improvements

How We Notify You

When we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we will:

  • Display a prominent notice on our website
  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
  • Send email notifications to registered users for major changes
  • Show an updated cookie consent banner if necessary

Your Continued Use

By continuing to use our website after policy updates are posted, you accept the updated Cookie Policy. If you disagree with the changes, you should stop using our website or adjust your cookie settings accordingly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Questions About Cookies?

Our team is here to help explain how we use cookies and assist with your privacy preferences.

Contact Our Privacy Team

Contact Information

General Inquiries

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 20 7186 5555

Privacy-Specific Inquiries

Email: [email protected]

Response Time: Within 72 hours

Postal Address

Fireaway Data Protection Officer
4-5 London Rd
London SE1 6JZ
United Kingdom

What to Include in Your Message

To help us respond quickly to your cookie-related inquiry, please include:

  • Your specific question or concern about cookies
  • The browser and device you're using
  • Any error messages you've encountered
  • Steps you've already taken to resolve the issue
  • Your preferred method of response

12. More Information

For additional information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

External Cookie Resources

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • ICO Cookie Guidance (UK): ICO Cookie Guidelines
  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com

Browser Help Pages

  • Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
  • Firefox: Firefox Privacy Settings
  • Safari: Safari Privacy Settings
  • Edge: Edge Privacy Settings

Related Policies

This Cookie Policy works alongside our other privacy documents:

  • Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your personal information
  • Terms of Service - Terms governing your use of our website and services

Last Updated: January 15, 2024

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated to ensure compliance with current privacy regulations and to reflect our latest cookie practices.

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