Cookies Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit and improve your experience.

2. Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (language, region, etc.).
• Enable and improve website functionality and performance.
• Analyze how visitors use our site so we can improve content and navigation.
• Enhance security and detect misuse.

3. Types of cookies we use

• Essential / Strictly necessary cookies: Required for basic site functions (e.g., secure pages, reservation forms).
• Performance / Analytics cookies: Collect anonymous data about site usage to help us improve (e.g., page visits, load times).
• Functionality cookies: Remember choices you make (e.g., language) to provide enhanced features.
• Third-party cookies: Placed by third-party services we use (e.g., analytics providers). They follow their own privacy policies.

4. Third-party services

We may use trusted third-party services (for example, Google Analytics) that place cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. These third parties are responsible for their own cookies and data practices — please consult their privacy policies for details.

5. Managing and disabling cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time — for details, see aboutcookies.org or your browser’s help pages. Below are quick links for common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the site (for example, reservation forms or language preferences may not work correctly).

6. Your choices

When you first visit our site, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are required for core functionality and cannot be turned off via the banner. You can change your consent preferences at any time by clearing cookies or adjusting your browser settings.

7. Retention

The length of time a cookie remains on your device varies. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay until they expire or you delete them. Specific retention periods depend on the cookie type and third-party provider.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy occasionally. When changes are made, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact us

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

• Email: info@gm-fukuoka.cafe