Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 October 2026
1What 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 and to provide information to the site owner. We also store small amounts of information in your browser's local storage, which works in a similar way.
2How we use cookies
VA Cube EateryVza uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
SStrictly necessary cookies
Essential for this website to function. Cannot be switched off. No consent required under UK GDPR / PECR.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auth session | Keep you signed in to your account or staff dashboard | Session / 7 days |
| Cart (localStorage) | Remember items in your order while you browse | Until cleared |
| Cookie consent | Remember your cookie choices | Until cleared |
| Order retry key | Stop the same order being placed twice if your connection drops while you place it | Session |
| Install prompt | Remember that you closed the “Install app” prompt, so it does not keep appearing | Until cleared |
| Menu layout | Keeps the menu layout consistent during your visit | Until cleared |
| Active venue | Staff only: remembers which venue a staff member is working at | Session |
| Sound prefs | Staff only: remembers notification sound settings | Until cleared |
| Display theme | Staff only: remembers light or dark mode on staff screens | Until cleared |
AAnalytics cookiesOptional
Help us understand how visitors use this website. Only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguish users and track page views | Up to 2 years |
| Visit source | This website | Remember how you found us (for example a link in an advert or social post), so we can see which campaigns work | Session |
FFunctional storage
Used only by the features named below, so they work the way you expect. Never used for analytics or advertising.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AI waiter profile | Remembers your food preferences for the AI waiter. Only set when you use the AI waiter | Until cleared |
| AI waiter session | Keeps your AI waiter conversation together during your visit. Only set on pages that show the AI waiter | Session |
| AI waiter tip | Remembers that you have seen the AI waiter tip, so it does not keep appearing | Until cleared |
| Review tracking | Records when we ask you to review us and whether you open the request, so we can tell if the requests help | Until cleared |
3Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on this website:
- Google Analytics: Usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy.
- Stripe: Payment processing. Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention. Stripe Privacy Policy.
- Google Maps: The map on our home and contact pages is provided by Google, which may set cookies in the map. Google Privacy Policy.
4Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit this website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the “Cookie settings” link in the footer of any page.
- Clearing cookies through your browser settings.
- Using your browser's built-in cookie management tools.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent this website from functioning correctly.
5How to control cookies in your browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari
Settings > Privacy
Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies: Please speak to a member of our team at the venue.