Last Updated: October 2, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Mama’s African Kitchen (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.mammasafricankitchen.co.uk.co.uk.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy—unless you disable them using your browser or our cookie settings tools.

 

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
• Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)
• First-party cookies (set by our website)
• Third-party cookies (set by services we use, such as analytics or payment providers)

 

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Operate and secure our website
• Improve website performance
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Enable features such as ordering, forms, or location tools
• Provide analytics (e.g., website traffic data)

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information unless you explicitly give it to us (e.g., through an order or contact form).

 

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Required)

These cookies are essential for the website to function.
They cannot be turned off.

Examples include:

• Security and firewall cookies
• Session cookies
• Cookies that remember items in your cart
• Cookies required for ordering, navigation, or payment

These do not require consent under UK law.

 

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

Examples (may include):

• Google Analytics
• Website traffic measurement tools
• Navigation behaviour tracking

These cookies run only with your consent.

 

C. Functionality Cookies

These help provide enhanced features, such as:

• Remembering your preferences
• Saving language settings
• Improving user experience

These require user consent.

 

D. Advertising & Social Media Cookies (If Present)

If we use marketing tools, these cookies may:

• Track browsing behaviour
• Personalise ads
• Connect to social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)

If we use these cookies, they will only run with consent.

(If you add Facebook Pixel or Google Ads later, this section already covers them.)

 

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:

• Google Analytics
• Payment providers
• Social media integrations
• Map or location services

We do not control these cookies directly.
Users can manage them through their browser or via our cookie settings.

 

5. Managing & Disabling Cookies

Users can manage or disable cookies in several ways:

A. Through Our Cookie Banner or Settings

On first visit, you will be asked to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Adjust cookie preferences

You can change your choices at any time.

B. Through Your Browser

You can block, delete, or restrict cookies using your browser settings:

• Chrome
• Safari
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera

Disabling certain cookies may affect the performance of our website, especially when placing an order.

 

6. Your Consent

With the exception of strictly necessary cookies:

• We will not place cookies on your device without consent.
• You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Your cookie preferences are saved for legal compliance purposes.

 

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

• Law
• Our website
• Technology
• Third-party services we use

Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact:

📍 Mama’s African Kitchen
257 High St, Birmingham B23 6SR, United Kingdom
📞 +44 7308 721192
📧 sales@mammasafricankitchen.co.uk