Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 12, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and understand how you interact with our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
El Mencho Restaurant uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (shopping cart, login, checkout)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences like language and currency
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience
- Session Cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
- Security Cookies: Help prevent fraud and protect your payment information
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sessionid | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrftoken | Protects against cross-site request forgery | 1 year |
| cart_items | Stores your shopping cart contents | 30 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
- M-Pesa: For payment processing and fraud prevention
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google Maps: For location services and store finder
- Facebook/Instagram: For social media integration and advertising
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit our site, and some services may not work properly.
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
6. Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent before we set non-essential cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- hello@elmencho.co.ke
- Charity - +254 700 437 261
- Wangeci - +254 788 031 148