Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how Home From Home Foods ("we", "us", "our") uses them on our website www.homefromhomefoods.com, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that appear on the page ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for our website to function. They enable core features such as your shopping cart, user login, security, and checkout. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly. These cookies do not require your consent.
Functional cookies: These help us remember your preferences, such as your language settings or currency selection, to provide a more personalised experience.
Analytics cookies: These allow us to understand how visitors use our website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered. We use Google Analytics (GA4) for this purpose. This data helps us improve our website and your shopping experience. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
Marketing cookies: These are used to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant to you. Marketing cookies are only set with your consent.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is an overview of the main cookies used on our website:
Essential cookies:
OCSESSID — OpenCart session cookie. Keeps your session active while you browse and shop. Expires when you close your browser.
currency — Stores your selected currency preference. Expires after 1 year.
language — Stores your selected language preference. Expires after 1 year.
CookieConsent — Stores your cookie consent preferences. Expires after 1 year.
Analytics cookies (require consent):
_ga — Google Analytics. Distinguishes unique users. Expires after 2 years.
_ga_[ID] — Google Analytics. Maintains session state. Expires after 2 years.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon on our website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your ability to add items to your cart or complete a purchase.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that may set cookies through our website include:
Google Analytics (analytics) — helps us understand how visitors use our website.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Home From Home Foods
Email: info@homefromhomefoods.com
Telephone: 01902 421200
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.