Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Glutenfree Tribe (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and SDKs.
2. How we use cookies
- Strictly necessary: core site functions (login sessions, CSRF protection, security, cookie consent storage).
- Preferences: your theme/appearance, search radius defaults, and similar settings.
- Analytics: to understand site usage and improve features. We use Google Analytics 4 and only load analytics cookies after you give consent.
- Functional / Third-party content: services like Google Maps to display location information. These providers may collect data or set cookies when content loads or when you interact with it. Where required, we seek consent before loading non-essential third-party content.
- Marketing: only if we add promotional tags or social embeds in future. These will require consent before loading.
3. Cookies we set
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
gf_sess |
Maintains logged-in session | Strictly necessary (1st party) | Session |
gf_consent |
Handles consent of analytics | Strictly necessary (1st party) | Up to 12 months |
csrf_token |
Protects forms from CSRF | Strictly necessary (1st party) | Session |
gf_prefs |
Stores preferences (e.g., search radius, theme) | Preferences (1st party) | Up to 12 months |
_ga |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | Analytics (3rd party) | Up to 13 months |
_ga_* |
Used by GA4 to persist session and event data | Analytics (3rd party) | Up to 13 months |
4. Third-party cookies
If we embed third-party content or analytics (e.g., map tiles, video, social), those providers may set their own cookies. Where possible, we’ll obtain your consent before loading non-essential cookies.
5. Your choices
- You can manage or withdraw consent for analytics and third-party cookies at any time using our cookie settings.
- You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings; the site may not function properly without necessary cookies.
- For more information, see aboutcookies.org.
6. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
7. Contact
Questions? Email hello@theglutenfreetribe.com.