Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter information every time you return to the site or move between pages.

Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them). They can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we use (third-party cookies).

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

• _lver_session — Maintains your session state as you navigate across our pages. Expires at end of browser session.
• csrf_token — Protects contact and booking forms against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. Session cookie.

Analytics Cookies

• _ga — Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique visitors. Expires after 2 years.
• _gid — Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish visitors for a 24-hour window. Expires after 24 hours.
• _gat — Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute.

Functional Cookies

• lver_branch_pref — Remembers which branch (Gachibowli, Sainikpuri, or Kothapet) you last viewed. Expires after 30 days.
• lver_form_partial — Saves partially completed booking form data to prevent loss on refresh. Expires after 7 days.

Marketing & Social Cookies

• _fbp — Facebook Pixel cookie, used to deliver and track advertising on Facebook and Instagram. Expires after 90 days.
• _gcl_au — Google Ads conversion tracking cookie. Expires after 90 days.
• VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE — YouTube cookie set when embedded YouTube content is loaded. Expires after 6 months.

Our website integrates with several trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services have their own privacy and cookie policies:

• Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis. See Google's Privacy Policy
• Google Maps — Location and directions for our branches. See Google's Privacy Policy
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — Social media integration and advertising. See Meta's Privacy Policy
• YouTube — Embedded video content. See Google's Privacy Policy

We do not control third-party cookies. You can manage these directly through the respective platforms or via your browser settings.

You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are always active as they are required for the website to function. For all other cookies, you can manage your preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website. Links to cookie management for popular browsers:

Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Ads preferences: Manage via your Facebook Ad Preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser settings. We encourage you to use the opt-out tools listed above for more granular control.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our website evolves or as legal requirements change. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent changes were made. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at lavieenrosecafehyd@gmail.com.