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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 27 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. This policy explains which cookies we use on kitchentonic.com and why.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-* | Supabase authentication session | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe session identifier | 30 minutes |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state | 2 years |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your preferences and personalising your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| kt_ab_variant | A/B test variant assignment | 30 days |
| kt_cart | Shopping cart contents | 7 days |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The main third-party services we use are:
- Google Analytics (GA4): web analytics — see Google's privacy policy
- Stripe: payment processing — see Stripe's cookie policy
- Google Tag Manager: tag management for analytics scripts
4. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.
6. More Information
For more details about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@kitchentonic.co.uk.