Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 April 2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on the Red D Beverages website, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain 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.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential

Strictly necessary for the website to function. These cannot be disabled. They include cookies for your shopping cart, login session, and security.

Functional

Enable enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering your language or region preference. Disabling them may reduce functionality.

Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting anonymous data on pages visited and user journeys. Used to improve our website.

Marketing

Used to show you relevant ads on other platforms and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Set by our advertising partners.

3. Cookies We Set

The table below lists the specific cookies currently active on our site:

NameTypePurposeDuration
session_idEssentialMaintains your login session and shopping cart across pages.Session
csrf_tokenEssentialProtects against cross-site request forgery attacks.Session
cookie_consentEssentialStores your cookie consent preferences.1 year
_ga, _gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics — tracks page views and user journeys to help us improve the site.2 years / 24 hours
_fbpMarketingFacebook Pixel — used to measure ad effectiveness and retarget visitors.3 months
prefsFunctionalRemembers your preferences such as currency, region, and display settings.1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by their respective privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics Google Privacy Policy
  • Meta (Facebook Pixel) Meta Privacy Policy
  • Payment processors (Razorpay / Stripe) — cookies may be set during the checkout process to facilitate secure payments.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Cookie banner:When you first visit our site, you'll be presented with a consent banner where you can accept all cookies or manage your preferences by category.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will affect your ability to use core features like your shopping cart.
  • Opt-out tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Disabling non-essential cookies will not prevent you from browsing our site or placing orders, but some features (such as saved preferences and personalised recommendations) may not work as expected.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@reddbeverages.com or visit our Contact Us page.