Cookie Policy

Last updated: 3 March 2026 · Effective: 3 March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies steakchef.app uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive. We will not set non-essential cookies without your prior consent.

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 efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period).

Similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags may also be used for equivalent purposes and are covered by this policy.

2. Cookies We Use

We categorise our cookies into four groups:

Essential Cookies

Always active — no consent required

Name	Purpose	Duration
session	Maintains your authenticated session after sign-in. Without this cookie, you would be logged out on every page navigation.	Session (cleared on browser close)
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not show the consent banner on every visit.	1 year
oauth_state	CSRF protection token used during Google OAuth sign-in to prevent state forgery attacks.	Session

Analytics Cookies

Require consent

Name	Purpose	Duration
_umami_*	Umami Analytics — privacy-friendly, self-hosted analytics that counts page views and unique visitors. No personal data is sent to third parties.	1 year

Marketing Cookies

Require consent — currently not used

We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent before setting any such cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services

Service	Purpose	More Info
Stripe	Payment processing. Stripe may set cookies during the checkout flow to prevent fraud and maintain session state.	stripe.com/privacy
Google (OAuth)	If you use 'Sign in with Google', Google may set authentication cookies. These are only set if you choose to use Google sign-in.	policies.google.com/privacy

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the following methods:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit SteakChef, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in or using core features of the Service. For guidance, visit:

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, by displaying a new consent banner.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

For complaints about our cookie practices, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).