Cookie
Policy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: Feb 2026

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1. Introduction

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This Cookie Policy explains how the Kitchen Pod IOM  (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.kitchenpodIOM.im (“Website”). We are committed to complying with the relevant Isle of Man data protection law and privacy law.

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By continuing to use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

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2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the Website recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. Most cookies do not identify you personally.

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3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for different purposes, including:

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a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They support core functions such as security, navigation and session management.

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b. Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website (e.g. which pages are most visited). This helps us improve how the Website works. We use services such as Google Analytics as an analytics provider.

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c. Functional Cookies
These remember your choices (e.g. language preference, accessibility settings) to improve your experience.

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d. Third-Party / Embedded Content Cookies
Some pages may include content from third parties (such as videos, maps, social media). These third parties may set cookies on your device.

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4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, we will show a cookie consent banner requesting your permission to set non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject these cookies. If you choose to reject them, those non-essential cookies will not be set.

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5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Delete cookies

• Block all cookies

• Allow cookies only from specific websites

• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Please note: turning off cookies may affect how the Website functions.

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6. List of Cookies Used on This Site

Below is an example list — update this with the cookies your site actually uses:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration

sessionidEssential for site navigation / loginSession

_gaGoogle Analytics: distinguish users2 years

_gidGoogle Analytics: distinguish users24 hours

_gatGoogle Analytics: throttle request rate1 minute

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7. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services used by our Website may set their own cookies (e.g. YouTube, social media embeds). We do not control these cookies; please check the third party’s privacy/cookie policies for details.

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8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please check back regularly for updates.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Kitchen Pod IOM

Email: [your email]