Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 28 February 2026 — chefyourself.com.au

This Cookie Policy explains how ChefYourself ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to function correctly and help improve user experience.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable secure login and session management
• Remember user preferences
• Analyse website performance
• Improve our services

We do not sell personal data collected via cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function, including:

• Authentication
• Session management
• Security protection

These cookies cannot be disabled.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These allow us to remember settings such as:

• Preferred units (metric/imperial)
• Interface preferences

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location (based on IP address)

This information helps us understand how users interact with ChefYourself and improve our services.

Google may store this data on servers outside Australia and outside the European Union. Where required by law (including in the European Union), Google Analytics cookies are only placed after you provide consent through our cookie banner.

For more information, see: policies.google.com/privacy

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA):

• Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on legitimate interest.
• Google Analytics cookies are processed only with your consent.

You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.

5. Managing or Disabling Cookies

You can:

• Manage preferences via our cookie consent banner
• Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies

Google also provides a browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

6. International Data Transfers

Because Google Analytics may process data outside your country of residence, including in the United States, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Contractual data protection commitments from Google

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The updated version will be published with a revised effective date.

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