Cookie Policy

What we store on your device, why, and how to control it.

Effective date: May 1, 2026 · Last updated: May 1, 2026

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember things about you — like that you're logged in, or what's in your cart — across page loads and visits. Some are essential. Some are optional.

2. Categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary (always on)

These are required for BiryaniHub to function. Without them, you can't log in, place orders, or maintain a session.

token — JWT auth token, allows you to stay logged in (localStorage, not a true cookie but functions similarly)
role — your account type (customer / vendor / admin) for routing
biryani_cart — your shopping cart contents (localStorage)

Functional

Improve your experience but the site works without them.

vendor_name — caches the vendor's display name for instant header rendering on slow networks
UI preferences (theme, recently-viewed)

Analytics (optional)

Help us understand which features matter. You can opt out.

[GA4 / Plausible / Vercel Analytics — populate when configured]

Marketing (optional)

We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not share data with ad networks for cross-site retargeting.

3. Third-party services that may set cookies

Google Maps / Places — when an embedded map renders, Google may set its own cookies subject to Google's privacy policy
Stripe (when checkout uses card payments) — sets cookies for fraud detection
Cloudflare / hosting — may set load-balancing cookies for anti-DDoS

4. How to control cookies

In your browser

All major browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies through Settings. Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or placing orders.

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

On BiryaniHub

When we add optional analytics or marketing cookies, you'll see a consent banner on first visit with the option to accept all, reject all, or customize. You can revisit your choices via Settings → Privacy. [LEGAL REVIEW: confirm consent banner rollout matches GDPR/ePrivacy requirements]

5. Do Not Track

BiryaniHub respects browser-level "Do Not Track" signals where technically feasible — we won't load optional analytics or marketing cookies if your browser sends DNT.

6. Changes to this policy

We update this policy when we add or remove cookies. The "Last updated" date above reflects the latest version.

7. Contact

Questions? Use our contact form and select Legal / privacy.