Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behaviour and preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

Sharp Portfolio Food Tours uses cookies to:

• Enable essential website functionality
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and user behaviour
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Ensure website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

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 performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
• Page view tracking: Monitors popular content and user pathways
• Performance monitoring: Identifies technical issues and loading times

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Social media cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms
• Advertising cookies: Deliver targeted advertisements
• Remarketing cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter integration
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
• Customer Support: Live chat and support services

We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about these cookies, please refer to the respective third parties' privacy policies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Using your browser's cookie management settings
• Contacting us directly

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until their expiry date or until you delete them
• Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 12-24 months
• Marketing cookies: Typically retained for 30-90 days

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

• Some website features may not function properly
• Your user experience may be reduced
• We cannot save your preferences
• Some content may not be personalized
• Essential website security may be compromised

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us: