LEGAL
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Afro Taste Hub uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit afrotastehub.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they may be linked to personal information we hold about you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Afro Taste Hub uses cookies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account during your session
- Remember your preferences such as language and location
- Understand how visitors navigate and use our website
- Identify and fix errors on the platform
- Measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing
- Protect the platform against fraud and security threats
- Improve the overall performance and functionality of the Site
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies<>
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features like logging in, navigating between pages, and accessing secure areas would not work. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled.
- WordPress session cookies (wp-settings, wordpress_logged_in)
- WooCommerce session and cart cookies
- Security and CSRF protection cookies
Analytics Cookies<>
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data such as page views, time on site, and traffic sources. We use this information to improve our content and user experience.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — anonymised usage data
Functionality Cookies<>
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, to provide a more personalised experience.
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies<>
We may use third-party cookies from services such as Google, Facebook, or other advertising partners to deliver relevant content and measure the performance of campaigns. These are only set where you have provided consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services we use. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Analytics — website usage analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts — font delivery service
- Facebook / Meta — social sharing and analytics (if you interact with our Facebook page)
- WooCommerce / Stripe — payment processing for premium listings
We do not sell the data collected through these cookies to any third party.
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit Afro Taste Hub, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy. You may also choose “Manage Preferences” to accept only certain categories of cookies.
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to function.
6. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies at any time. You can:
- Use our Cookie Preferences panel (accessible via the cookie banner) to update your choices at any time
- Configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Use your browser’s private/incognito mode to browse without saving cookies
- Install browser extensions such as Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin
To manage cookies in your browser, visit the help section of your browser:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as the site will not function correctly without them.
7. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies are stored for different lengths of time:
- Session cookies<> — deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies<> — remain on your device for a set period (typically 1–24 months) or until you delete them
- Google Analytics cookies<> — retained for up to 26 months
- Login session cookies<> — expire after 14 days of inactivity
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Afro Taste Hub
Email: hello@afrotastehub.com
Website: afrotastehub.com/contact