Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 13th March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and account management
- Shopping cart functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Session management
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website to help us improve performance:
- Page load times and performance metrics
- Error tracking and debugging
- Site analytics and usage statistics
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Language and region preferences
- Product preferences and recently viewed items
- Display preferences
Marketing Cookies
With your consent, these cookies are used for:
- Personalized product recommendations
- Targeted advertising
- Email marketing campaigns
- Social media integration
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing features
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies.
4. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential - maintains user session | Session |
| cart_token | Essential - shopping cart functionality | 30 days |
| auth_token | Essential - user authentication | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | Essential - stores cookie preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics - Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in each time you visit
- Shopping cart may not retain items
- Personalized recommendations may not be available
- Some pages may not display correctly
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Matha Grocers Ltd
52 Oldfields Road, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM1 2NU
Email: info@pocketgrocery.com
Phone: 079826003