Cookies Policy
Effective date:
This Cookies Policy explains how Smoke Fire Foods ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non‑essential cookies on your device. You can change your choices at any time via the Cookie Preferences button.
1) What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include pixels, local storage, and SDKs.
2) How We Use Cookies
- Strictly Necessary — required for the site to function (e.g., session management, consent storage). These cannot be switched off.
- Performance/Analytics — help us understand site usage and improve our services (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional — remember your preferences and enhance functionality (e.g., lightbox settings).
- Advertising/Marketing — used to deliver relevant ads or measure campaigns (we use these only if/when enabled).
3) Cookies We Use
| Name | Provider | Purpose / Category | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Smoke Fire Foods | Stores your cookie preferences (Strictly Necessary). | 12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Smoke Fire Foods | Preserves user session state (Strictly Necessary). | Session |
| _ga, _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Analytics on site usage (Performance/Analytics). | Up to 24 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics on page views (Performance/Analytics). | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate (Performance/Analytics). | 1 minute |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention & payment functionality (Strictly Necessary/Functional when using online payments). | Up to 12 months |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Ad delivery/retargeting (Advertising/Marketing — used only if enabled). | 3 months |
Note: The exact cookies set may vary over time depending on the features you use. Third‑party providers may change their cookie names and durations.
4) Manage Your Preferences
Use the Cookie Preferences button in the header to review or change your choices at any time. You can also block cookies in your browser settings; however, the site may not function correctly without certain cookies.
5) Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
6) Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Email us at info@example.com.