Cookies and Interest-Based Ads

BookMeTable Cookies and Interest-Based Advertising Policy Last updated: July 16, 2024 This Cookies Policy explains how BookMeTable uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, app, and related services. 1. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files and similar technologies used to store information on your browser, device, or app. They help websites and apps remember your activity, preferences, and settings. We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, scripts, and device identifiers for the same general purposes. 2. How We Use Cookies We use cookies and similar technologies to: • keep our Services working properly • let you log in and stay logged in • remember your preferences and settings • help complete bookings and reservations • understand how people use our Services • improve performance, usability, and features • personalise content, recommendations, and offers • measure the effectiveness of advertising • deliver relevant advertising on our Services and elsewhere 3. Types of Cookies We Use Required Cookies These cookies are necessary for the Services to function properly. They may be used to: • provide secure login • keep you signed in • remember progress through a booking • support core website and app functions These cookies are essential and cannot usually be switched off without affecting how the Services work. Functional Cookies These cookies help us improve your experience. They may be used to: • remember your preferences, such as language or location • recognise you when you return • understand how users navigate and use the Services • improve design, features, and performance • personalise restaurant suggestions, content, and offers Where required by law, we use these cookies only with your consent. Advertising Cookies These cookies help us and our partners show you more relevant ads. They may be used to: • recognise your device across sessions • understand your interests based on browsing and booking activity • measure advertising performance • show relevant ads on our Services and on other platforms • support social media sharing and advertising features Where required by law, we use these cookies only with your consent. 4. Third-Party Cookies Some cookies may be set by third-party providers who support services such as: • analytics • advertising • performance measurement • social media features • personalised content delivery These third parties may use cookie data together with information from other websites or services in line with their own privacy practices. 5. Mobile Devices and Device Identifiers On mobile apps and mobile websites, we may use device identifiers or advertising IDs in a similar way to cookies. These help us understand usage, improve the Services, and support personalised content and advertising. 6. Your Choices You can manage your cookie choices in several ways: • through your browser settings • through your device settings • through any cookie preferences tool we make available on our Services • by adjusting advertising settings on your mobile device If you block or remove cookies, some parts of the Services may not work properly, including login, account access, and booking features. 7. Interest-Based Advertising We may use cookies and similar technologies to help provide advertising based on your interests and activity. Even if you turn this off, you may still see ads, but they may be less relevant to you. 8. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Controls We do not currently respond to traditional browser “Do Not Track” signals. However, where legally required, we may treat recognised browser-level privacy controls as a request to opt out of certain advertising-related data sharing. 9. More Information For more information about how we collect, use, store, and share personal information connected with cookies and similar technologies, please see our Privacy Policy. 10. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, contact us at: Email: booking@bookmetable.uk Address: The Bran, Bushy Park Road, Teddington, TW11 9JE