1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, login information, and activity.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a set period or until deleted manually.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential site functions (e.g., shopping cart, login sessions)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Store your preferences and settings
- Provide personalized content and promotions (only if you’ve opted in)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose |
| Essential Cookies | Required for the website to function properly (e.g., order processing) |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., page views, time on site) |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences and enhance site features |
| Marketing Cookies | Used to deliver targeted ads or offers (only with your consent) |
We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services that set their own cookies to track anonymized usage data.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services (e.g., payment gateways, analytics providers, or embedded content like videos). These are governed by their own privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Consent
When you first visit zikieats.com, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. By continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
You may withdraw consent for marketing cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or unsubscribing from communications.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. The updated version will be posted here with a revised effective date.