This Cookies Policy explains how Masala Lounge (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
   Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, enabling certain features, and helping us understand how visitors use our website.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

a. Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Disabling these may affect how the website works.

b. Performance and analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This includes details such as:
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Browser and device information
• How visitors found our website

Google Analytics cookies help us improve the performance and user experience of our website. The information collected is aggregated and does not identify individuals directly.
To learn more about how Google uses this data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

c. Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language settings or details you have entered in forms.

3. MANAGING COOKIES
   You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
   • Block all cookies
   • Allow only certain types of cookies
   • Delete existing cookies

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality or performance of our website.

If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use Google’s browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
   Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website, such as Google Analytics or embedded content from social media platforms or mapping services. We do not control how these cookies operate. You should review the relevant third parties’ own policies for more information.

5. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIES POLICY
   We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@masalaloungehalifax.co.uk
Phone: 01422 652900
Address: 42–46 Horton Street, Halifax, HX1 1QE