Cookie Policy

CHEFU TECHNOLOGIES (Pty) Ltd. ("CHEFU TECHNOLOGIES", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our websites, applications, and related digital services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them where your browser or device allows that option.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use an application. They are commonly used to help remember preferences, maintain sessions, improve performance, and enable website functionality.

We may also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and related browser storage features to support product functionality and maintain a better user experience.

2. What Cookies We Use

The cookies used by CHEFU TECHNOLOGIES may depend on the specific website or service you access. In general, we may use the following categories of cookies:

On chefu.co.za, the cookie-preference choice is stored in first-party browser local storage under chefu_cookie_consent until you clear site data. The shopping cart is stored in first-party browser local storage under chefu-cart until you clear it or clear site data; it contains the selected products, variants, and quantities. The site does not intentionally load its Vercel Analytics or Speed Insights components unless you enable Analytics, or its Google AdSense script unless you enable Marketing. Browser extensions, providers, and later product changes may affect what is stored; we review the live configuration separately from this high-level description.

• Necessary cookies: required for security, authentication, session continuity, and core functionality.
• Preference cookies: remember choices such as interface settings, language preferences, or recent actions.
• Security cookies: support fraud prevention, abuse detection, and account protection.
• Analytics: Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights are loaded only after you enable Analytics in the consent controls.
• Marketing and advertising: Google AdSense is loaded only after you enable Marketing. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies under their own policies.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in or maintain your session as needed.
• Protect the security and integrity of login and account flows.
• Remember preferences and reduce repeated actions.
• Improve reliability, performance, and user experience.
• Diagnose errors and maintain service quality.
• Support lawful business operations and compliance requirements.

4. Third-Party Cookies

The providers currently enabled on this website include Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights when Analytics consent is enabled, and Google AdSense when Marketing consent is enabled. Each provider may change its storage technologies and retention. See the provider's current privacy and cookie disclosures for additional details. Other CHEFU TECHNOLOGIES services may use different providers and have service-specific notices.

We do not control the cookie policies of those third-party providers. Where relevant, we encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of the services you interact with.

5. Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through their settings. You may also be able to delete previously stored cookies and configure your browser to block or warn before new cookies are set.

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality, including authentication, account access, session continuity, and parts of the experience that depend on browser storage.

6. Consent and Your Choices

Where local law requires it, we will obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device or where a service depends on a cookie category that requires explicit permission.

You can change or withdraw optional choices at any time using the persistent Cookie settings control at the bottom of this website or by clearing this site's browser storage. When you withdraw a choice, the page reloads so optional scripts are not loaded on the next page view. This does not automatically delete cookies already set by third parties; manage or delete those through your browser and the relevant provider's controls.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this notice.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or related data practices, please contact us at: privacy@chefu.co.za