Effective date: 04 November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how AcrossThePondFoods.com (āAcross the Pond Foodsā, āweā, āusā, āourā) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Controller: International Systems Equipment Ltd.
Address: Cabra Business Park, Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 WY66, Ireland
Email: hello@acrossthepondfoods.com
Transparency commitment (for Google compliance):
We do not hide tracking or imply endorsements we donāt have. Non-essential cookies are off by default in the EEA/UK until you choose to allow them. You can change your choice at any time.
1) What are cookies & similar technologies?
- Cookies are small files stored on your device by your browser.
- Similar technologies include local storage, SDKs, pixels, tags, and device identifiers. We refer to all of these as ācookiesā.
2) How we use cookies (purposes)
We group cookies into the categories below. Only Essential cookies load by default in the EEA/UK.
| Category | What they do | Examples of use | Consent needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Make the site work | cart/session, security, load balancing, cookie consent logging | No (legitimate interest/strictly necessary) |
| Performance & Analytics | Understand site usage to improve experience | page views, error diagnostics, aggregated stats | Yes |
| Functional | Remember choices to personalise experience | language, region, saved address hints | Yes (where not strictly necessary) |
| Advertising & Retargeting | Measure ads, limit frequency, show relevant offers | ad conversion, audience measurement | Yes |
| Social Media | Enable share/like widgets; measure interactions | embedded buttons/plugins | Yes |
3) Specific cookies we use (illustrative list)
Vendors and cookie names can change. We keep an up-to-date list in our bannerās Cookie Details panel.
| Category | Provider (example) | Cookie name (example) | Retention (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | WooCommerce/WordPress | woocommerce_cart_hash, wp_woocommerce_session_*, __cf_bm | Session ā 2 days |
| Performance & Analytics | First-party analytics / privacy-centric | _atpf_analytics, vt | 1ā13 months |
| Functional | First-party | preferred_locale, consent_choice | 6ā12 months |
| Advertising & Retargeting | (Used only with your consent) | conversion tags, remarketing pixels | 1ā13 months |
| Social Media | (Only if you interact/embed) | share/like widget cookies | Session ā 13 months |
We avoid loading third-party marketing tags until you consent. If we ever change vendors materially, weāll update this page and the banner details.
4) Your choices: consent, opt-out & GPC
- Banner controls (EEA/UK): On first visit, our banner lets you Accept all, Reject all, or Manage choices by category. Non-essential cookies do not load until you opt in.
- Change your choice anytime: Use the āCookie settingsā link in our footer or click here: [Open Cookie Settings].
- Browser & device controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may break site functionality.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): Where legally required and technically feasible, we treat a GPC signal as an opt-out of sale/sharing for targeted advertising.
- Email tracking pixels: Marketing emails only if you opt in; you can unsubscribe at any time.
5) U.S. āDo Not Sell/Shareā (state privacy laws)
We do not sell personal information for money. If we engage in cross-context behavioral advertising (e.g., retargeting) thatās considered āsaleā or āsharingā under some U.S. laws, weāll present a āDo Not Sell or Share My Personal Informationā link and honor your choice via our banner and/or the link.
6) Children
Our site is not directed to children. We do not knowingly set non-essential cookies for users under the age of consent. If you believe a child has interacted in a way that set such cookies, contact us and weāll take appropriate steps.
7) Third parties & international transfers
Some cookies are set by third parties (for example, embedded content or analytics). These providers may process data outside the EEA, including the U.S. Where applicable, we rely on safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. See our Privacy Policy for transfer details.
8) Retention
Cookie lifetimes vary by purpose and provider (see the bannerās Cookie Details). We aim to keep analytics and advertising cookie durations within 13 months unless shorter is appropriate.
9) How we keep this honest (anti-misrepresentation)
- We donāt preload non-essential cookies before consent in the EEA/UK.
- The banner clearly labels who is setting cookies and why (via Cookie Details).
- We donāt use dark patterns; rejecting is as easy as accepting.
- We log your consent choice and respect it across sessions where technically possible.
- If we materially change vendors or purposes, weāll update this policy and re-prompt for consent when required.
10) Managing cookies (how-to)
- Website controls: click āCookie settingsā in the footer or [Open Cookie Settings].
- Browsers: see help docs for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge.
- Mobile apps (if any): use in-app settings or device advertising settings.
- GPC: enable the Global Privacy Control in your browser or extension; we will treat it as an opt-out where legally required.
11) Contact
Questions about cookies?
Email: hello@acrossthepondfoods.com
Post: Cabra Business Park, Commons, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 WY66, Ireland
12) Updates to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Weāll post the new version here and adjust the Effective date. If changes materially affect your rights, weāll provide additional notice (e.g., on-site banner or email, where appropriate).