Cookie Policy

The Deli Kitchen Ltd (trading as The Little Deli)
Last Reviewed: 13 August 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Deli Kitchen Ltd, trading as The Little Deli (“we”, “our”, “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information.

By using our website, you may be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner provided by Cookiebot.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.

Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience and provide information about how visitors use a website.

Cookies cannot normally be used to identify you directly on their own, although some may become personal data when combined with other information.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly.

  • Improve website performance and usability.

  • Understand how visitors use our website.

  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing.

  • Improve the services and information we provide.

  • Help us maintain the security of our website.

We do not use cookies to collect unnecessary personal information.


4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website.

They enable core website functionality such as page navigation, security and remembering your cookie preferences.

These cookies cannot be switched off through our website because they are necessary for the website to function correctly.


Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

They allow us to measure:

  • Number of visitors

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on pages

  • Traffic sources

  • Device types

  • Website performance

This information helps us improve our website and the information we provide.

We currently use:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Google Analytics collects information in an aggregated form wherever possible and does not identify individual visitors directly.

Analytics cookies are only placed after you have provided your consent.


Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies help us understand the effectiveness of our advertising and improve the relevance of marketing shown to users.

We currently use:

  • Meta Pixel

Meta Pixel may be used to:

  • Measure advertising performance.

  • Understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • Help us improve future advertising campaigns.

  • Show relevant advertisements to people who have previously visited our website (remarketing).

Marketing cookies are only used with your consent.


Functional Cookies

At present, our website does not use functional cookies for features such as user accounts, saved preferences or shopping baskets.

If additional functionality is introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.

5. Google Tag Manager

Our website uses Google Tag Manager (GTM).

Google Tag Manager is a tag management system that allows us to deploy website technologies efficiently.

Google Tag Manager does not itself place cookies or collect personal information. However, it may trigger technologies such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixel, which only operate where you have given the appropriate consent.


6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner powered by Cookiebot.

You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies.

  • Reject non-essential cookies.

  • Select individual cookie categories.

Your preferences will be remembered in accordance with Cookiebot’s settings.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings available on our website.

Changing your preferences will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your consent was withdrawn.


7. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies.

You can usually:

  • View stored cookies.

  • Delete cookies.

  • Block some or all cookies.

  • Configure browser settings to notify you when cookies are placed.

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the operation and functionality of our website.

For information on managing cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser provider’s help documentation.


8. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Some cookies remain on your device only while you are using the website (known as session cookies).

Others remain on your device after you leave the website (persistent cookies) for varying periods depending on their purpose.

Persistent cookies may remain on your device for up to 24 months, unless you delete them sooner through your browser settings or withdraw your consent where applicable.


9. Third-Party Providers

We currently use trusted third-party providers to help us operate and improve our website.

These include:

  • Shopify

  • Cookiebot

  • Google Analytics 4

  • Google Tag Manager

  • Meta

These providers may process certain technical information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Where required by law, appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers of personal information.


10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including recognised transfer mechanisms where required.


11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or the cookies used on our website.

The latest version will always be published on this page together with the revised effective date.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact:

The Deli Kitchen Ltd (trading as The Little Deli)

Suite 103
27 Railway Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1QS

Email: team@thelittledeli.uk


13. Further Information

Further information about cookies and your privacy rights can be found in our Privacy Policy.

You can also obtain additional guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.