Cookie Policy
FOODYYARD COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: 18 September 2026
Effective Date: 18 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how FoodYard Enterprises Limited ("FoodYard", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.foodyard.com and related FoodYard services.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small files or pieces of information stored on your browser or device when you visit a website.
They allow websites to remember information about your visit and support functionality such as:
Login sessions
Shopping carts
Preferences
Security
Website performance
Analytics
FoodYard may also use technologies similar to cookies, including local storage and session storage.
2. WHY FOODYARD USES COOKIES
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you signed in
Maintain your shopping cart
Protect your account
Remember preferences
Maintain website functionality
Understand how the website is used
Improve website performance
Diagnose technical problems
Measure the effectiveness of features
3. TYPES OF TECHNOLOGIES WE MAY USE
3.1 Strictly Necessary Technologies
These technologies are required for the FoodYard website or application to function properly.
They may support:
Authentication
Account sessions
Shopping cart functionality
Security
Fraud prevention
Website navigation
Order functionality
These technologies may not be capable of being disabled without affecting essential FoodYard functionality.
4. FUNCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Functional technologies may allow FoodYard to remember choices you make.
Examples may include:
Preferred settings
Previously selected options
Address-related preferences
User interface preferences
These technologies help provide a more convenient experience.
5. ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES
If FoodYard uses analytics services, cookies or similar technologies may collect information such as:
Pages visited
Approximate session information
Browser/device information
General usage patterns
Performance information
Referring pages
Analytics information may help FoodYard understand how users interact with the platform and identify areas for improvement.
6. MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES
FoodYard may use marketing or advertising technologies in the future.
Where such technologies are used, FoodYard will implement appropriate controls and disclosures required by applicable law.
We will not treat marketing technologies as strictly necessary merely because they may benefit FoodYard commercially.
7. GOOGLE MAPS AND SIMILAR SERVICES
FoodYard uses Google Maps Platform for mapping and address-related functionality.
Maps functionality may involve technologies and requests to Google services.
Google Maps Platform has its own applicable terms and privacy practices. Google requires applications using Maps JavaScript API to provide an appropriate Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Google's services may also process technical information associated with requests to its services.
Users should review Google's applicable privacy information for details concerning Google's processing.
8. LOCAL STORAGE
FoodYard may use browser local storage or session storage in addition to cookies.
For example, local browser storage may help maintain:
Shopping-cart information
User preferences
Temporary application state
Session-related information
Local storage is not technically identical to cookies, but it performs some similar functions.
9. COOKIE CONTROLS
Depending on the technology and your browser, you may be able to:
Block cookies
Delete cookies
Clear local storage
Restrict third-party cookies
Configure privacy settings
However, disabling necessary technologies may cause parts of FoodYard to stop working correctly.
For example, disabling session or authentication technologies may prevent you from signing in or placing an order.
10. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some FoodYard features may rely on third-party services.
Third parties may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.
Potential third-party providers may include:
Google
Payment providers
Analytics providers
Security providers
Communication providers
Hosting/infrastructure providers
FoodYard does not control the cookie practices of independent third parties.
11. COOKIE CONSENT
Where applicable law requires consent for a particular category of cookie or similar technology, FoodYard will provide an appropriate consent mechanism.
Strictly necessary technologies may be used where required to provide functionality that you have requested or to operate the service.
Users may change applicable preferences through the available cookie controls.
12. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
FoodYard may update this Cookie Policy as our website, technology or legal obligations change.
The latest version will always display the applicable "Last Updated" date.
13. CONTACT US
For questions concerning this Cookie Policy:
FoodYard Enterprises Limited
Website: www.foodyard.ng
Email: support@foodyard.ng
Registered Office: Lagos, Nigeria