Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Japan Food Express uses cookies and similar technologies on www.japanfoodexpress.co.uk website.

This policy applies to:

  • Japan Food Express Ltd (UK)

  • Japan Food Express GmbH (Germany)

where applicable.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and improve user experience.

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal files.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

At present, our website uses essential cookies only.

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

They may include:

  • Security-related cookies

  • Session management cookies

  • Basic functionality cookies required by our hosting provider (Squarespace)

We do not currently use:

  • Analytics cookies

  • Marketing or advertising cookies

  • Behavioural tracking cookies

  • Third-party profiling cookies

3. Squarespace Cookies

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may set essential cookies required for:

  • Website security

  • Site functionality

  • Session stability

These cookies do not collect behavioural profiling data.

For more information, please refer to Squarespace’s own privacy documentation.

4. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.

You can:

  • Block cookies

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Set alerts before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Future Changes

If we introduce non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies), we will:

  • Update this Cookie Policy

  • Implement a compliant cookie consent banner

  • Obtain user consent where required by UK GDPR or EU GDPR

6. Legal Basis

Under applicable data protection laws:

  • Essential cookies are processed under legitimate interest (website functionality).

  • Any future non-essential cookies will be processed based on user consent.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies:

info@japanfoodexpress.co.uk