Cookie Policy
We use the term 'cookies' to refer to cookies and other similar technologies that are covered by the EU directive and local laws on privacy and electronic communications.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. Our site and our partners use cookies to enhance your experience, analyse traffic and for ad personalisation and measurement.
You can restrict or block cookies using your browser settings. Information on how to do this is detailed below in the “How to manage cookies” section.
How to manage cookies
Some cookies are strictly necessary to allow you to use the website and its features, such as storing items in your basket. Without these cookies these features cannot be provided which may impair the functionality of the website meaning you are unable to shop on our website.
You can select the cookies you would like this website to store on your device by changing your browser settings. Each browser allows you to restrict or block cookies in different ways.
Details on how to do this in each browser can be found on the ICO website (please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites), visit: https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/
Within most browsers you can utilise private browsing modes that typically do not save local data associated with the session, such as cookies. These are typically deleted when you close all the windows.
You can install a browser add-on to opt-out of Google Analytics in your browser across all websites (please note that we are not responsible for the content of external websites), visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Types of cookies
First-party cookies - these are set by the website you have accessed. They are often used to remember your preferences on the website, such as your preferred currency or items in your basket.
Third-party cookies – these are set by a website other than the one you are accessing.
Session cookies – these are temporary cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – these remain on your device until you erase them or they expire.
Cookies that are used on our website
We use First-party, Third party and Persistent cookies on our site to analyze user behaviour and to determine visit patterns so that we can improve our website functionality for you and others who visit our website (s). These cookies also enable us to deliver targeted advertising to you and measure the effectiveness of our site functionality and advertising. so that we can improve our website functionality for you and others who visit our website (s). These cookies also enable us to deliver targeted advertising to you and measure the effectiveness of our site functionality and advertising. so that we can improve our website functionality for you and others who visit our website (s). These cookies also enable us to deliver targeted advertising to you and measure the effectiveness of our site functionality and advertising.
Some of the features within our websites, we use third-party; for example, when you visit a page with videos that are embedded or linked to YouTube. These videos or links (and other third-party content) may contain third party cookies and it is recommended that you read the privacy statements of these third-party websites for information about your use of cookies.
Google Analytics
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited.
Find out how to opt-out of Google Analytics across all websites in the “How to Manage Cookies” section.
You can find out more about Google’s use of information here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Google Ads (and DoubleClick)
Google Ads uses cookies to improve advertising by targeting advertising based on what is relevant for the user. They also allow reporting on advertising performance and to avoid showing ads that a user has already seen. This product collects and uses data using cookies. The data collected may be used to personalise advertising. You can find out more about Google’s use of information here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
You can revoke your consent to ad personalisation by Google here: https://adssettings.google.com/
How are cookies used for advertising purposes?
Cookies and ad technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and anonymous ad network tags, help us deliver relevant ads to you. They also help us collect aggregated audit data, research and performance reporting for advertisers. Pixels allow us to understand and improve the delivery of ads to you and to know when certain ads have been shown to you. Since your web browser can request advertisements and web beacons directly from advertising network servers, these networks can view, edit or use your own cookies as if you had requested a web page from your website. Although we create a profile of your surfing behaviour on third-party websites, we use aggregated data from third parties to provide you with relevant, display interest-based advertising. We do not share any personal information that we collect with advertisers. By adjusting your cookie settings, you can opt out of being advertised outside the website ('off-site') and by third parties. By opting against it, the ads will not be removed from the pages you visit. Instead, you will find ads that are not tailored to your interests. This means that these specific cookies will not tailor the ad (s) you see to your interests.) and decide on advertising informed by third parties. By opting against it, the ads will not be removed from the pages you visit. Instead, you will find ads that are not tailored to your interests. This means that these specific cookies will not tailor the ad (s) you see to your interests.) and decide on advertising informed by third parties. By opting against it, the ads will not be removed from the pages you visit. Instead, you will find ads that are not tailored to your interests. This means that these specific cookies will not tailor the ad (s) you see to your interests.
How can I refuse and delete cookies?
You can decide to reject all or certain types of cookies set by your visit or to block them by clicking on the cookie settings on our website (s). You can change your settings for LeanFood websites and / or websites third-party providers by changing your browser settings. Please note that most browsers automatically accept cookies. If you do not want cookies to be used, you may have to actively delete or block cookies. After rejecting the use of cookies you will be able to visit our website, but some functions may not work properly. You can also find more details about deleting and refusing cookies and general information about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org. By using our website without deleting or rejecting some or all cookies, you agree that we can place those cookies that you have not deleted or rejected on your device
