Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 15, 2023
Introduction
At Essence Eats, we believe in being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This cookie policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies on our website. This policy applies to any Essence Eats product or service that links to this policy or incorporates it by reference.
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, as well as to provide information to the website owners. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that can be placed on your computer or mobile device that uniquely identify your browser or device. They cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies serve various purposes, like enabling us to remember your preferences, analyze how our website performs, and allow our social media features to function properly.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services like shopping baskets or e-billing cannot be provided. We use these cookies to remember your cookie preferences, to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts, and to balance website traffic to ensure all users get consistent performance.
2. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works. We use these to track site usage and measure performance, to test different designs of our website, and to help us improve the website by measuring any errors that occur.
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customize. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. We use these to remember if you've engaged with a particular component or list so it won't repeat, to remember your preferences like language or region, and to provide enhanced features like commenting or live chat.
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. We use these to deliver content that matches your interests, to limit how often you see an ad, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
5. Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. We use these to enable you to share pages with social networks like Facebook and Twitter, to track the effectiveness of our social media marketing campaigns, and to allow you to comment on our blog using your social media account.
Detailed Contact Information Points
1. Cookie Preferences Management
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool that appears when you first visit our website. This allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. Your preferences are stored in a cookie so we can remember your choices when you return to our site. If you want to change your preferences later, you can do so by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of every page. Please note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
2. Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it. You can also configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies entirely, our website may not function properly. Each browser is different, so check the "Help" menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
3. Third-Party Cookie Management
To manage cookies set by third parties, you may need to visit the relevant third party's website to opt out. For example, to opt out of Google Analytics cookies, visit Google's opt-out page. Many advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.com. We provide direct links to these resources in our full cookie policy document available for download.
4. Mobile Device Cookie Controls
If you're accessing our website through a mobile device, you may need to refer to your device's manual for information on how to manage cookies. Many mobile browsers have similar cookie management options to desktop browsers. However, some mobile operating systems provide additional privacy settings at the system level that may affect cookie behavior. For iOS devices, look in Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security. For Android devices, the options vary by browser but are typically found under Settings > Privacy.
5. Cookie Expiration Information
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the period of time specified in the cookie (from minutes to years). You can manually delete persistent cookies through your browser settings. We provide information about the duration of each cookie we use in our detailed cookie list. Some cookies may be refreshed during subsequent visits, effectively extending their lifespan until you clear them or they reach their maximum age.
6. Essential Cookie Information
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality. These include cookies that allow you to be remembered as you move around the site during a single session, maintain your secure login from page to page, and remember your cookie preferences. Disabling these cookies would prevent certain parts of the website from working, such as adding items to your shopping cart or accessing your account. We minimize the use of essential cookies to only those absolutely required for core functionality.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data use practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through appropriate channels such as email (if you've provided your email address) or through a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices. Your continued use of our website after any changes or revisions to this Cookie Policy shall indicate your agreement with the terms of such revised Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue using our website and disable cookies as described above.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: cookies@essenceeats.com
Postal Mail: Essence Eats Cookie Policy Inquiry, 123 Vegetarian Way, Greensville, CA 90210, United States
Phone: (800) 555-1234 (ask for the Data Protection Officer)
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month. Occasionally it may take us longer if your request is particularly complex or you have made several requests. In this case, we will notify you and keep you updated.