Last Updated: December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Aussie Christmas BBQ Festival website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. Company Information
This website is operated by:
Owner (PSC): Nataliia Ofitserova
Registered Office: 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Country of Registration: United Kingdom (England and Wales)
Email: hello@bbqchristmasfest.com
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser).
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties, such as analytics providers ("third-party cookies").
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's structure and content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - Used to persist session state | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Third-party |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
| theme_preference | Remembers your display preferences | 1 year | First-party |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
4.2 YouTube (Embedded Videos)
We embed YouTube videos on our website. When you play a YouTube video, YouTube may set cookies on your device.
- Provider: Google LLC (YouTube)
- Purpose: Video playback and analytics
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
5. What We Do NOT Use Cookies For
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or to track you across other websites.
Our use of cookies is limited to:
- Essential website functionality
- Understanding how visitors use our website (anonymous analytics)
- Remembering your preferences
We do not:
- Sell or share cookie data with advertisers
- Use cookies for retargeting or behavioural advertising
- Build profiles about you for marketing purposes
- Track you across other websites
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies including analytics
- Essential Only: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
- Manage Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies from all sites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Please note: If you disable or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Showing the cookie consent banner again if there are significant changes
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
9. More Information About Cookies
If you would like to learn more about cookies in general, you can visit:
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
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